LUCKNOW Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces throughout ‘Operation Sindoor’, likening their motion to that of “skilled surgeons removing the root of a disease.” Drawing a comparability between the work of troopers and docs, he mentioned each serve the nation in very important methods — one defending well being, the opposite safeguarding nationwide safety.
Rajnath Singh receives a heat welcome on his maiden go to to his parliamentary constituency Lucknow on Tuesday, following Operation Sindoor. (ANI Picture)
“Our forces acted just like expert doctors or surgeons. A surgeon uses his instruments precisely where the disease lies, and the Indian forces have done the same — striking at the root of terrorism with unmatched precision. I congratulate them for their bravery and commitment,” he mentioned talking on the silver jubilee celebrations of a personal hospital in Lucknow.
This was Rajnath Singh’s first public look for the reason that Might 7 Indian navy operation that struck a number of terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The minister mentioned that Indian forces struck deep into terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, eliminating a lot of terrorists. “Our forces targeted the roots of terrorism with great precision, avoiding civilian casualties. This action brought the Pakistani army to its knees,” he mentioned.
Referring to Pakistan’s response, Singh remarked: “Pakistan attempted retaliatory attacks on Indian soil. They targeted civilians and even places of worship — temples, gurdwaras, and churches. But our response was measured and focused solely on terrorist infrastructure.”
Singh emphasised that simply because the nation witnessed the braveness of its troopers throughout Operation Sindoor, it had earlier seen the resilience and dedication of healthcare employees in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Doctors and surgeons stood on the frontlines just like soldiers. Their courage, discipline, and commitment to service have earned them the respect of the entire country,” he mentioned.
The defence minister recommended each professions for his or her unwavering sense of responsibility. “Be it the battlefield or a hospital ward, both require precision, courage, and a readiness to face emergencies. Our nation is proud of its soldiers and equally proud of its doctors.”
Based on an company report, he added, “You (doctors) treat patients, but we in the defence ministry, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, treat the disease of terrorism beyond our borders. And the success of Operation Sindoor is proof of that resolve.”
Singh additionally raised his concern on way of life illnesses, saying at the moment India is being referred to as the ‘diabetes capital’. “More than 10 crore people in India are suffering from diabetes and 14 crore people are on the verge of diabetes. We need to understand the need to control our lifestyle. There are many diseases which we can fight by adopting a balanced lifestyle,” he mentioned.
He emphasised that everybody should undertake an excellent way of life to make India a developed nation by 2047.
The minister mentioned the Centre’s Ayushman Scheme has benefitted over 80 crore with an expenditure of ₹1.25 lakh crore gone into it. “Due to the scheme, the expenditure incurred by people on their treatment from their pockets has come down from 62% to 38%. Before 2014, there were only 387 medical colleges in the country, which increased to 780 in 2024,” he added.