New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, ripped into the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for questioning the outcome of Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
“A few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down? I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments. They have not asked us how many enemy aircraft our Armed Forces shot down.”
He said the focus of such discussions should instead be on the achievements of the Indian forces during the operation. “If they must ask a question, it should be whether India destroyed terrorist bases, and the answer to that is, yes,” Singh said.
Hailing the effectiveness and precision of the military operation, Singh added: “If you have a question to ask, it should be whether Operation Sindoor was a success. The answer is yes. Were terror heads destroyed? Yes. If you have a question to ask, ask this: Were any of our brave soldiers harmed in this operation? The answer is, no, none of our soldiers were harmed.”
“I feel proud when I say this, that our defence systems, counter drone systems, and electronic equipment completely foiled Pakistan’s attack. Pakistan could not hit any of the targets, and no important asset was damaged… For this, I commend the brave Indian armed forces, who put water on each plan of the enemies,” the defence minister said, highlighting that multiple bases and areas in Pakistan, including Chaklala, Sargodha, Rafiqui, Rahim Yaar Khan, Jacobabad and more were targeted.
He said that Pakistan was unable to hit any targets and India’s assets didn’t face any damages during the attack.
According to him, the Pakistani attacks started from May 7 and continued till 1.25 am on May 10, during which missiles, drones and long-range weapons were launched against India.
“Our actions were entirely in self-defence, neither provocative nor expansionist. Yet, on May 10, 2025, at approximately 1.30 am, Pakistan launched a large-scale attack on India using missiles, drones, rockets, and other long-range weapons,” Singh said.
The defence minister reiterated that the brief conflict against Pakistan was not to start a war and that India halted operation as political, military objectives set before and during the conflict was fully achieved.
“To say or believe that Operation Sindoor was stopped under any pressure is baseless and completely incorrect,” Singh said.
