In this handout image released on May 30, 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and others aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Photo: Handout via PTI Photo

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (May 30, 2025) addressed the naval warriors of INS Vikrant.

Mr. Rajnath said “In just a short span of time, we demolished Pakistan’s terrorist bases and its intentions.”

“Our strike was so powerful that Pakistan began pleading with entire world to stop India”, said Mr. Rajnath on Operation Sindoor.

The Defence Minister further added that “The speed, depth and clarity with which our armed forces acted were remarkable.”

Mr. Rajnath reiterated that “Operation Sindoor not only sent a clear message to terrorists but also to their patrons who nurture them.”

On the role of navy in Operation Sindoor, Mr. Rajnath said “Indian Navy’s role in this entire integrated operation has been glorious.”

Mr. Rajnath further said that “It would be in Pakistan’s interest to uproot nurseries of terrorism operating on its soil with its own hands.”

The Defence Minister said “Then IAF destroyed terror bases on Pakistani soil, Indian Navy’s deployment in Arabian Sea confined Pak Navy to its own shores.”

He further added that “Operation Sindoor is not just a military action but India’s frontal assault against terrorism. Will use every method against terror that Pak can think of, will also not hesitate to use those which Pak can’t even think of.”