Op Sindoor First Anniversary: Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Armed Forces at Shaurya Event
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📌 Summary:
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Indian Defence Forces at 'Shaurya' event in New Delhi on May 2, 2026, held ahead of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor
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Called Operation Sindoor "a golden chapter in India's military history," underscoring PM Modi government's unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism through decisive action
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Commended the "Nation First & Service Before Self" ethos of the defence forces, linking their values to India's military traditions from ancient times to modern operations
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Stated that the operation underscored India's shift from a defensive to an offensive counter-terror posture
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Event marks a broader political and strategic message: India will take proactive military action against cross-border terrorism
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — Internal Security (counter-terrorism doctrine, civil-military relations, India's proactive security posture post-Op Sindoor)
📝 Prelims Facts:
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Operation Sindoor: India's military counter-terror operation; first anniversary in May 2026
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'Shaurya' event: organised in New Delhi, May 2, 2026, by Ministry of Defence
🔑 Key Term: Operation Sindoor — India's military counter-terror operation symbolising the government's zero-tolerance policy against cross-border terrorism; commemorated at the 'Shaurya' event on its first anniversary.
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