- NEW DELHI — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is holding a high-level meeting
with the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in South Block on Friday morning
amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan.
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- The meeting is underway, during which the Chiefs of the
Indian Armed Forces are expected to brief Rajnath Singh on the latest
developments and strategy.
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- Earlier on Thursday, the Defence Minister addressed an
all-party meeting convened by the Central government to brief Opposition
leaders about the military action taken under 'Operation Sindoor', which he
described as one of the most expansive counter-terrorism operations in recent
years.
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- According to Rajnath Singh, over 100 terrorists have been
neutralised in targeted strikes on terror camps and infrastructure across the
border.
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- He emphasised that 'Operation Sindoor' is still ongoing
and that the Indian military remains on high alert, prepared to respond to any
further provocation or escalation from Pakistan.
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- "There is no intention to escalate, but if enemy
forces strike again, we will not hesitate to retaliate," Union Minister
Singh said during the briefing.
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- His remarks came amid unconfirmed reports suggesting that
Pakistan is considering a military response of its own.
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- Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge,
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, among others, attended the all-party meeting.
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- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told
reporters that the meeting reflected a "rare moment" of unity in
Indian politics, with leaders across the spectrum lauding the armed forces and
expressing unwavering support for the government's actions.
