We had many options but we chose to cause max damage to terrorist camps: Rajnath Singh on Op Sindoor in LS

28 Jul 2025 Evaluate

During the special discussion on 'Operation Sindoor', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed the Lok Sabha (LS) that India had multiple military options on the table after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, but the government chose the one that would cause ‘maximum damage to terrorist camps without harming innocents in Pakistan.’

Giving a timeline of the offensive, Defence Minister said, ‘On May 7, 2025 at 1:05 am, Indian forces began Op Sindoor where nine targets in Pakistan and PoK were attacked. Seven of the nine targets were completely destroyed.’ He added, ‘Before carrying out Operation Sindoor, our armed forces conducted an in-depth study of every aspect. We had several options. But we chose the one that would inflict maximum damage on the terrorists and their hideouts, while causing no harm to Pakistani civilians.’

Rajnath Singh informed the House that the operation eliminated over 100 terrorists, including members of proscribed groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba. He further said that despite Indian government's repeated attempts to establish peaceful ties with Pakistan, Islamabad's refusal to put an end to terrorism left New Delhi no choice but to retaliate. Defence Minister said the action was authorised following a security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He further added, ‘Pakistan accepted defeat.’

Addressing speculation regarding international pressure, Rajnath Singh said, ‘To assume that India halted Operation Sindoor under any external pressure is a baseless claim.’ 

Responding to Opposition Criticism, Singh stated that they have been asking how many of India's aircraft were shot down but they never asked how many enemy aircraft came down. He reiterated that the operation has merely been paused and has not ended 'yet'.


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