
Rajnath Singh said that india never starts a war, but after the pahalgam attack, a befitting reply was given to the terrorists. india wants peace, but will not compromise on security.
Defence minister rajnath singh on tuesday (August 26, 2025) inducted two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, into the Eastern Naval Command of the indian Navy. The launch of both these warships was led by the Defence Minister. On this occasion, he warned pakistan in clear words.
The Defence minister also praised the role of the indian Navy during Operation Sindoor. Rajnath Singh also said that if the Navy had had a chance to retaliate fully, the results would have been even different. He said that pakistan also knows this. He said that the Navy's planning and execution regarding the deployment of warships has been very effective.
India's precise response to terrorism - Defence Minister
The Defence Minister said that through Operation Sindoor, india has shown the world that it is capable of taking every step to protect its security and sovereignty. He clearly said that india never believes in waging war, but when our peace and citizens are attacked, we know how to give a precise and effective response.
A befitting reply to the pahalgam attack
Rajnath Singh said that the cowardly attack on innocent civilians in pahalgam was to provoke us. The terrorists killed innocent people after asking about their religion. But india responded thoughtfully and accurately, without any provocation.
India's policy: Peace but no compromise
Rajnath Singh reiterated that india never believes in the policy of aggressive expansionism nor does it attack any country first. He said, "Our aim is not a show of power. But when our security is attacked, india does not know how to retreat. Giving a befitting reply is our strength."
National unity is India's real strength
The Defence minister said that in times of challenges, india has always faced the crisis unitedly. This national unity, discipline, sacrifice, and dedication are our real strength. He said that today the whole country is united against terrorism under the leadership of prime minister Narendra Modi, and the campaign to eliminate the hideouts of terrorists is not over yet.