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Operation Sindoor a defining moment

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday called the success of Operation Sindoor a defining moment in Indias counter-terror and deterrence strategy. She said the world had taken note not only of the countrys military strength but also of its moral clarity to act firmly, yet responsibly while pursuing peace. Speaking at the inaugural session of the third edition of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, a major Army-hosted event in the capital, the President said, The recent success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy. The world took note not only of Indias military capability but of Indias moral clarity to act firmly, yet responsibly in the pursuit of peace. She said Indias civilisational values, rooted in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, had shown that strategic autonomy could go hand in hand with wider global responsibility. Our diplomacy, our economy, and our armed forces together project an India that seeks peace, but is prepared to protect its borders and its citizens with strength and conviction, Murmu said. She praised the armed forces for their professionalism and patriotism in defending the countrys sovereignty. During every security challenge, whether conventional, counter-insurgency, or humanitarian, our forces have displayed remarkable adaptability and resolve, she said. Murmu added, I am happy to know that beyond its operational role, the Indian defence forces remain a strong pillar of national development. Apart from strengthening our frontiers, they have also helped in border area development through infrastructure, connectivity, tourism, and education. The President also said the global system was being reshaped by competing power centres, rapid technological shifts, and changing alliances. She noted that new areas of competition cyber, space, information, and cognitive warfare were increasingly blurring the boundaries between peace and conflict. She highlighted the Armys push to transform itself under its Decade of Transformation plan. It is reforming structures, re-orienting doctrines, and redefining capabilities to be future-ready and mission-capable across all domains. I am confident that these defence reforms will help in making India self-reliant, she said. Praising Army initiatives involving younger generations, she said, It is instilling patriotism in youth through education, NCC expansion, and sports. The expansion of the contributions of young women officers and soldiers, both in their roles and in their character, would promote the spirit of inclusion. It will also inspire more young women to join the Indian Army and take up other professions. She added that she believed the armed forces would continue to pursue excellence and work with determination toward the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Presidents Praise Indias values and strategic autonomy align with global responsibility The nation seeks peace but will defend its borders with conviction Armed forces praised for professionalism, adaptability, and patriotism The military contributes to border development, connectivity, and education Global order is shifting amid new power rivalries and tech disruptions Future conflicts will unfold in cyber, space, information, and cognitive domains The Armys Decade of Transformation is making the force future-ready and self-reliant

28 Nov 2025 9:00 am