NEW DELHI: India will give a “befitting reply” to those responsible for the Pahalgam massacre, defence minister Rajnath Singh said Sunday, assuring the people of India that under PM Modi, they would get the requisite retribution they desired for the heinous act.
Indicating that all military options were on the table against Pakistan to punish those pulling the strings from behind the scenes, he said, “As the defence minister, it’s my responsibility to work with my soldiers and ensure protection of the country’s borders. It’s my responsibility to give a befitting reply, by working with the armed forces, to those who cast an evil eye on our country.”
Addressing an event here, Singh said people were well aware of Modi’s work ethic and perseverance, his determination and the way he has learnt to “take risks” in his life. “I want to assure you that under PM Modi’s leadership, what you desire will certainly happen. Whatever you wish for, will be done,” he added.
Addressing an event here, Rajnath Singh said people were well aware of Modi’s work ethic and perseverance, his determination and the way he has learned to “take risks” in his life.
“I want to assure you that under PM Modi’s leadership, what you desire will certainly happen. Whatever you wish for, will be done,” he added.
Rajnath’s remark follows Hegseth talks
This comes after Singh told US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth, during a phone conversation on Thursday, that Pakistan had a history of supporting, and funding terrorist. “Pakistan has been exposed as a rogue state, fuelling global terrorism, and destabilizing the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye to terrorism,” Singh had said.
The military options are being contemplated after a raft of retaliatory diplomatic measures against Pakistan were announced, which ranged from the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty to downsizing of the Pakistani high commission and revocation of visas of all Pakistani nationals in India.