Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s commitment to hard power, asserting that Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is merely paused and will resume if necessary. He highlighted India’s strong stance against third-party intervention and reiterated the need for a robust response to terrorism, citing past operations like the 2016 Surgical Strike and the 2019 Balakot Air Strike as demonstrations of this resolve. Singh drew parallels between historical events, such as Operation Polo, and present-day actions, affirming that India will not bow to any external pressures and will continue to safeguard its sovereignty and integrity under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. This reflects India’s growing confidence on the global stage.