'Unprecedented Action': Rajnath Singh Sends Tough Message To Pakistan Amid West Asia Crisis

(MENAFN- Live Mint) In a strong warning, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India would take unprecedented and decisive action against Pakistan if it attempted any misadventure along the border, taking advantage of the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

"Our neighbour, in the current situation, can commit any misadventure. If it does so, India's action will be unprecedented and decisive," said Singh.

Meanwhile, addressing the evolving situation, he said the government is fully prepared to effectively manage the crisis and further reassured the public that there is absolutely no shortage of petrol or diesel in the country.

"We are fully prepared to handle the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Some people are spreading lies and creating confusion. There is absolutely no shortage of petrol or diesel," added Singh.

“Our Navy is actively engaged in evacuating those present in the region. PM Modi is safeguarding the interests of Indians there...The situation in West Asia is far from ordinary. A significant number of people from Kerala reside there, but the government is keeping a vigilant watch over the situation. We are fully prepared to tackle any eventuality”

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Singh was speaking a, t the Veer Sainik Samman event in Thiruvananthapuram.

'Operation Sindoor' has not yet been concluded

Reiterating how Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in just 22 minutes during "Operation Sindoor " he mentioned it was India's most significant operation against terrorism in Indian military history to date.

"After the terrorist incident in Pahalgam, Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in just 22 minutes during 'Operation Sindoor'. This was the biggest operation against terrorism in Indian Military History so far," said Singh.

He declared that 'Operation Sindoor' has not yet been concluded.

He also said, "This operation has not been closed yet. If any mischief is carried out from across the border, not only will a befitting response be given, but there will be Unprecedented Action."

UPA govt's response to terrorism was sending 'thick dossiers' to the perpetrators: Defence Minister

The Defence Minister further accused the Congress-led UPA government of failing to take decisive action against terrorist acts targeting India, alleging that their response was limited to sending "thick dossiers" to the perpetrators rather than delivering a firm rebuttal.

"If I just talk about terrorism here, then you remember how the situation was when the Congress-led UPA Government was in power? Day in and day out, there would be a terrorist incident in some part or the other of the country, or news of Bomb Blasts in cities would come. What was the government's response at that time? Thick dossiers were handed over, on which no action was taken," asserted Singh.

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Referencing the 2016 surgical strike following the Uri attack and the more recent Operation Sindoor, the Defence Minister stated that the government has delivered a massive blow to terrorism.

"Whether it was the surgical strike after the 'Uri attack ', the air strike carried out after 'Pulwama', or the 'Operation Sindoor' conducted after the recent 'Pahalgam' incident, we have delivered a powerful blow against terrorism," added Singh.

(With inputs from ANI)

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