New Delhi- Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a symbol of India's courage and restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called on the military to never underestimate the adversaries and remain alert to deal with any eventuality.

In an address to top commanders of the Indian Army in Jaisalmer, Singh urged the force to focus on information warfare, developing modern defence infrastructure, and modernisation to effectively deal with future challenges.

The defence minister described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India's military prowess and national character, and a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weapons, but also in their ethical discipline and strategic clarity.

“Operation Sindoor will go down in history as not just a military operation, but also a symbol of the nation's courage and restraint,” he said.

“The action taken by our forces against terrorists was in keeping with both policy precision and human dignity. The operation isn't over. Our mission for peace will continue as long as even a single terrorist mindset remains alive,” he said.

The Army commanders held detailed deliberations on key security aspects including grey zone warfare and roadmap for jointness.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh and all Army commanders were in attendance at the conference.

The defence minister urged the commanders to continue focusing on defence diplomacy, self-reliance, information warfare, defence infrastructure, and force modernisation to ensure a future-ready Army.

He hailed the professionalism, courage, and resilience of the Indian armed forces and reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to provide state-of-the-art technology, infrastructure, and support to maintain the highest levels of operational preparedness.

Singh also praised the Army's role in ensuring peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370.“The abrogation of Article 370 was historic. Today, the streets there are filled with hope, and not unrest.”

“People are confident about their future. Most importantly, the decision-making system is now in the hands of the local people. The Indian Army has played a crucial role in this endeavour,” he said.

On the situation along the northern border, Singh stated that the ongoing talks and de-escalation steps with China have demonstrated India's balanced and firm foreign policy.

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