Battle Cry: Rajnath Singh counts recent strikes against Pak as warning for future

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at an event in Hyderabad on Saturday, sent out a stern message to Pakistan and said the NDA government has shown India’s resolve through the 2016 surgical strike, 2019 Balakot airstrike, and 2025 Operation Sindoor, proving the nation can cross any border to protect its citizens and integrity.

He stressed that India targets only terrorists, not civilians or the military.

Highlighting defence progress, Singh noted exports rose from Rs 600 crore to over Rs 24,000 crore and could reach Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.

He cited growing self-reliance, including an HAL deal for 97 Light Combat Aircraft, and said India is on track to become the world’s manufacturing hub and third-largest economy by 2030.

He also lauded the Jain community’s economic and ethical contributions.