Rajnath Singh Applauds Operation Sindoor for Precision and Self-Reliance Ahead of Independence Day

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• On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised operation Sindoor as a decisive military response showcasing India’s “new vision.”
• The operation destroyed nine major terrorist camps like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed without crossing the Line of control or harming civilians.
• Singh emphasized India’s advancements in drones, air defence, electronic warfare, and network-centric operations.
• He stated that forces avenged terror attacks such as those on Pahalgam (April 22, 2025), Parliament (2001), Mumbai Taj Hotel (2008), and Amarnath pilgrims.
• “Operation Mahadev” was commended for neutralizing key LeT commanders along with earlier surgical strikes post Pathankot and Pulwama attacks.
• Figures highlighted include:

– Defence budget increase from ₹2.53 lakh crore (2013) to ₹6.81 lakh crore (2025).
– Defence production grew from ₹46k crore to ₹1.51 lakh crore; exports rose from ₹1.9k Cr to ₹23.6k Cr since 2014-15.
– Targeted production/export by 2029 assessed at → ₹3L Crore & Export (~₹50k).

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