The nation is still reeling from the shock of the brutal terror attack that took place on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 innocent lives were lost. Initially, the responsibility was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). However, TRF later retracted its statement. India has pointed fingers at Pakistan, alleging its involvement behind the scenes.
Amid rising public anger and demand for action, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message during a public event in Delhi on Sunday. Without naming Pakistan or the Pahalgam incident directly, he said, “You all know our Prime Minister well. You are aware of his leadership style and sense of responsibility. So I assure you, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, what the people want will indeed happen.”
He further added, “It is our duty to stand with our soldiers and to give a fitting reply to those who dare to challenge us.” Although he refrained from naming Pakistan, his message clearly indicated who the intended recipient of the warning was.
This statement gains importance considering India’s previous military responses under Modi’s regime, including the surgical strikes in 2016 and the Balakot airstrikes in 2019. However, after the Pahalgam attack, India has so far opted for strong diplomatic signals rather than immediate military action. Experts believe that Rajnath Singh’s words hint at the possibility of a more robust response in the near future.
Following the April 22 attack, Rajnath Singh had already made a statement saying: “I want to assure the nation that the government will take all necessary actions. Not only will the attackers be held accountable, but also those who conspired from behind the scenes. They will soon witness a strong and clear response.”
With this firm stance, the Defence Minister has reinforced the government’s commitment to national security. As tensions continue to simmer, all eyes are now on New Delhi’s next move — will it follow the diplomatic route, or is a more decisive military retaliation on the horizon?
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