US EditionOperation Sindoor and the Battle for Nationalism: BJP, Congress, and the Politics of Patriotism
- On May 7, 2025, India conducted targeted air strikes against militant infrastructure located across Pakistan and the region administered by Pakistan in Kashmir, as a retaliatory measure following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam.
- The operation followed the terror attack that killed 26 civilians and leveraged coordinated intelligence from a multi-agency centre established after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- Operation Sindoor lasted 23 minutes, targeted nine terror camps, avoided border crossing, and used advanced indigenous defence systems such as the Akash missile and Bhargavastra counter-drone technology.
- Home Minister Amit Shah described Operation Sindoor as a powerful demonstration of Prime Minister Modi’s strong political determination, accurate intelligence efforts, and the exceptional strike capabilities of India’s armed forces, with Sindoor symbolizing these combined strengths.
- Following Operation Sindoor, the government plans a ₹50,000 crore boost to the defence budget to enhance R&D, procurement, and self-reliance, underscoring a strategic shift towards military modernisation.
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Operation Sindoor and the Battle for Nationalism: BJP, Congress, and the Politics of Patriotism
As the BJP rallies around Operation Sindoor with Tiranga Yatras, the Congress counters with Jai Hind Sabhas—exposing a fierce contest over narrative, security, and sovereignty in the run-up to the Bihar elections.
Operation Sindoor Reflects PM Modi's Strong Political Will, Fire Power Of Armed Forces: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Operation Sindoor, India's counterstrike in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political will.
₹50,000 cr additional allocation for defence likely
India is expected to allocate an additional ₹50,000 crore to its defence budget following Operation Sindoor, sources say. The funds will likely be directed towards acquiring advanced arms and ammunition. This supplementary proposal, aimed at further modernising India's military preparedness, may be tabled during the Winter Session of Parliament. Earlier this year, India allocated a record ₹6.81 lakh crore for defence, marking a nearly 10% rise fr
DGP Nalin Prabhat visits border areas in Jammu, lauds police role during Operation Sindoor
Jammu, May 16: J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat visited border areas in Jammu district and appreciated the police for the timely evacuation of people from the border areas during Operation Sindoor. He was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh during his visit to R S Pura, Kharkola, Octroi Border Outposts (BoPs), Agra Chak, and Baspur Bangla Borde…
Op Sindoor Shows PM's Political Will, Precise Intelligence, Infallible Fire Power Of Forces: Shah
NEW DELHI, May 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm political will, precise intelligence gathering by various agencies and unmatched strike capability of the country’s armed forces. He said this after inaugurating an upgraded multi agency centre in Delhi for intelligence sharing among various agencies. “Operation Sindoor is a unique symbol of Prime Minister Mod…
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