In a powerful address at a national security dialogue in Dehradun on Tuesday, June 10, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the Modi government’s sweeping reforms in India’s defence and security apparatus over the past 11 years.
Stressing that India has become stronger and more self-reliant, Singh outlined ambitious goals for defence production and exports, while taking a hard stance against terrorism.
Speaking at the event titled ‘National Security and Terrorism’, Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as the “biggest action taken against terrorism in Indian history.” The operation, launched in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, was cited as a major demonstration of India’s evolving security strategy.
Singh stated that after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir had entered a phase of peace and progress, which Pakistan attempted to derail through terror activities. He asserted, “Despite Pakistan’s best efforts, development in Kashmir has not stopped,” highlighting infrastructure projects like the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway.
The Defence Minister drew a stark comparison between India and Pakistan since independence. “India is recognised as the Mother of Democracy, while Pakistan has become the Father of Global Terrorism,” he said. Singh accused Pakistan of harbouring and supporting terrorist infrastructure and urged the international community to cut off foreign aid, warning, “Funding Pakistan means funding terrorism.”
