Leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday paid tribute to the Armed Forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, recalling the military operation as a defining moment in India’s fight against terrorism and national security.
Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin hailed the operation as a symbol of “national pride, justice, and unshakable resolve”. In a post on X, he said the operation demonstrated the “indomitable courage, valour, and unwavering commitment” of India’s security forces towards safeguarding the nation.
Referring to the terrorists responsible for attacks on Indian civilians, Nabin said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India had sent a strong message that “new India knows how to deliver a decisive response to every act of injustice”.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also commemorated the anniversary, praising the armed forces for their “unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services” during the operation. He said Operation Sindoor had become a symbol of India’s preparedness and military capability, while also reflecting the country’s progress towards “Atmanirbharta” in defence production and resilience.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Operation Sindoor as an “epochal mission” that would forever remind adversaries of the “infallible striking power” of the Indian armed forces. He said the operation showcased the coordinated strength of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and political leadership in targeting terror infrastructure across the border after the Pahalgam terror attack.
“History will remember it as the day of the precise striking power of our armed forces, meticulous intelligence of our agencies, and resolute political will rising together as one,” Shah said, adding that the operation sent a message that terrorists “cannot escape” India’s reach.
The leaders also updated their X profile picture to commemorate the day.
Meanwhile, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh used the occasion to raise questions over several aspects linked to the operation and its aftermath.
Ramesh noted that the first public announcement regarding the ceasefire that brought Operation Sindoor to a halt was made on May 10, 2025, by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had credited US President Donald Trump for facilitating the truce. He alleged that Prime Minister Modi never publicly contradicted Trump’s repeated claims regarding American intervention.
The Congress leader also referred to remarks made by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Singapore in May 2025, where he reportedly acknowledged initial tactical setbacks before India recalibrated and carried out deeper precision strikes inside Pakistan.
Drawing a comparison with the aftermath of the Kargil War, Ramesh recalled that the government led by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had constituted the Kargil Review Committee shortly after the war to examine the sequence of events and recommend reforms. He said the committee’s report, titled ‘From Surprise to Reckoning’, was tabled in Parliament in February 2000.
Aam Aadmi Party supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also saluted the armed forces on the occasion.
“Your unparalleled courage and valour have made the entire nation proud. Your bravery sent a strong message to those cowardly terrorists about the consequences of carrying out heinous terror attacks against our country. The fearless strikes by the brave sons of Mother India proved that terrorists cannot remain safe even while hiding in Pakistan,” Kejriwal said.
On this day in 2025, India carried out strikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, killing more than 100 terrorists.
