‘No Important Assets Damaged': Highlights From Rajnath Singh's Address On Operation Sindoor In Lok Sabha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday (28 July) addressed the Lok Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor—India’s precision military response to the 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, reported Mint.

The attack claimed 26 civilian lives. Singh praised the Indian Armed Forces for executing the operation swiftly and effectively, stating that over a hundred terrorists and their handlers were killed during targeted strikes.

“Soon after the Pahalgam attack, our Armed Forces took action and hit with precision the nine terrorist infra sites in which more than 100 terrorists, their trainers and handlers were targeted,” Singh informed the Lok Sabha while initiating the debate.

The Defence Minister clarified that India's actions were in self-defence and not aimed at provocation or territorial aggression. “Our actions were neither provocative nor expansionist,” Singh asserted, adding, “We halted the military action after four days only after achieving the objectives of Operation Sindoor.”

Singh elaborated that the Armed Forces had struck nine terrorist infrastructure targets linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. He also highlighted the use of advanced capabilities by India’s military and underlined that no significant Indian asset was damaged during the retaliation.

“I am proud to say that our Air Defence system, Counter-Drone system, and electronic equipment completely foiled this attack by Pakistan. Pakistan could not hit any of our targets, and none of our important assets were damaged. Our security arrangements were impregnable, and every attack was thwarted,” Singh said.

Before starting his remarks, Singh paid tribute to the armed forces for their dedication to national security and their readiness to sacrifice for the country.

The discussion in Parliament comes amid repeated adjournments during the Monsoon Session, which began on 21 July. The opposition has consistently pushed for debates on major national issues, including the Pahalgam terror attack and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Opposition parties have also demanded a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding former US President Donald Trump’s claim of brokering a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.

Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition plan to deploy their senior-most leaders in the upcoming debates in both Houses of Parliament. Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, is expected to lead the opposition’s charge during the discussion.

Operation Sindoor marks a significant chapter in India’s counter-terror strategy, with the government maintaining that it acted decisively but with restraint.

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