Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that India’s actions during Operation Sindoor were guided by the message Lord Krishna gave to the Pandavas—that war should not be waged for revenge or ambition, but for the establishment of righteous rule.
“Lord Krishna also taught Arjun that a person who follows the path of righteousness is never afraid,” Singh said after inaugurating the 10th International Gita Conference in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Pahalgam Attack and India’s Firm Response
Referring to the Pahalgam terror incident in April, the Defence Minister said the attack remains a disturbing memory in the national consciousness. “The terrorists committed a dastardly and inhuman act when the innocent tourists were killed after they were asked about their religion,” he said.
“I believe that that incident was not only challenging the peace-loving nature of India; the terrorists and their patrons had assumed that India’s decency was its weakness, but they forgot that India is the country of the Gita, where there is compassion and also the inspiration to protect the ‘dharma’ on the battlefield,” he added.
Singh further stated that India’s reply to the Pahalgam terror attack through Operation Sindoor sent a strong message. “We showed to the world that India does not want war, but if it is compelled, then it does not run away and gives a strong reply,” he said.
Operation Sindoor: A Demonstration of India’s Resolve
The Defence Minister emphasized that the operation was not merely a military exercise but a proclamation of India’s self-commitment, self-respect, and confidence. “Lord Krishna had also explained the same to the Pandavas that war should not be fought for revenge or ambition but for the establishment of righteous rule,” he said.
“..During Operation Sindoor, we followed the message of Lord Krishna. And this operation has given the message to the entire world that India will neither remain silent against terrorism nor fall weak under any circumstances. Shri Krishna had explained to Arjuna in Kurukshetra that Dharma is not protected only by preaching; it is protected by deeds, and Operation Sindoor was that Dharma-based deed which we adopted,” Singh added.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij and Swami Gyananand Maharaj were also present and addressed the conference, which was jointly organised by Kurukshetra University and the Kurukshetra Development Board.