Pakistan is ‘epicentre of terrorism’: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused Pakistan of being the epicentre of international terrorism during a speech at the National Security Summit 2.0, asserting that India's counter-terror actions are strategic and effective. He stated that India voluntarily paused Operation Sindoor on its own terms, emphasizing the country's readiness for extended conflict if necessary. The remarks underscored India's firm stance on national security and its criticism of Pakistan's alleged support for terrorist activities.
- ▪Rajnath Singh claimed Pakistan is the epicentre of international terrorism.
- ▪He stated that India voluntarily halted Operation Sindoor, not due to operational constraints.
- ▪India remains prepared for a prolonged conflict if required, according to the Defence Minister.
- ▪The comments were made at the National Security Summit 2.0 organized by ANI.
- ▪Singh emphasized that India's counter-terror actions are decisive and strategically calibrated.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a strong verbal attack against Pakistan on Thursday (April 30, 2026), accusing it of consistently backing terrorism and emerging as the global hub of “international terrorism,” while asserting that India’s counter-terror actions were decisive and strategically calibrated.Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0 organised by news agency ANI, Mr. Singh said that India had voluntarily halted Operation Sindoor on its own terms and not due to any operational limitations. He underlined that India was fully prepared for a prolonged conflict if the situation had demanded it.
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