Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the Indian armed forces for delivering a decisive response to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor, following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 security personnel dead.
Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the BrahMos Missile production complex in Lucknow, Singh reiterated India’s firm stance against terrorism and lauded the armed forces’ swift and strategic action.
“Through Operation Sindoor, India gave a clear message to the entire country of its willingness to respond to terrorist attacks,” said Singh.
“This is not the first time India has responded to terrorist attacks. The Uri surgical strike, Balakot air strike, and now after the Pahalgam attack, India has shown the world how it can respond,” he added.
Singh made it clear that the Modi government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
“On behalf of everyone, I thank our armed forces for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor,” Singh said, underscoring India’s commitment to national security.
Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor saw the Indian Air Force (IAF) target nine sites inside Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab province, in what experts have described as one of the most coordinated Indian responses to cross-border terror threats in recent years.
The Defence Minister also inaugurated a major defence infrastructure milestone—the BrahMos Missile production unit, set up on 80 acres in Bhatgaon, Sarojini Nagar Tehsil, Lucknow. The facility has been built at a cost of ₹300 crore and was completed in three-and-a-half years. The land was provided free of cost by the Yogi Adityanath government, underlining the state’s support for India's defence manufacturing push.
The BrahMos missile, a joint India-Russia initiative, is known as the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, with a top speed of Mach 2.8 and a range of 290 to 400 km.
The establishment of the complex is expected to provide a strategic edge in missile capability while giving a boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and regional industrial growth.
