Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, cautioning it against any aggression in the Sir Creek region and asserting that such a move would invite a “resounding response” capable of changing “history and geography.”
Singh made the remarks at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat, where he celebrated Dussehra with soldiers and performed shastra puja (worship of weapons). His comments on the disputed Sir Creek drew particular attention.
“Any aggression by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area will be met with a resounding response that will change both history and geography. In the 1965 war, the Indian Army had demonstrated the capability to reach Lahore. Today in 2025, Pakistan should remember that one route to Karachi passes through the creek,” Singh said.
Sir Creek aggression
Sir Creek, a 96-km-long tidal estuary between Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch and Pakistan, has long been disputed due to differing interpretations of the maritime boundary.
“Despite 78 years of independence, the border dispute continues in the Sir Creek area. India has repeatedly attempted to resolve this issue through dialogue, but Pakistan’s intentions are flawed and unclear. The recent expansion of its military infrastructure in the areas adjacent to Sir Creek reveals its intentions,” Singh said.
Operation Sindoor
The defence minister also referred to Operation Sindoor, noting that India had achieved all its objectives during the military action launched in response to the May 7 Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories and resulted in four days of clashes before hostilities ceased on May 10.
“During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system from Leh to Sir Creek. However, in retaliatory action, Indian forces completely exposed the Pakistani air defence system and sent a message to the world that Indian forces can inflict heavy losses on Pakistan whenever and wherever they wish,” Singh said.
He clarified that India’s intent was not to start a war. “Escalating it and starting a war was not the objective of Operation Sindoor. I am happy that Indian forces have successfully achieved all the military objectives of Operation Sindoor. But our fight against terrorism continues,” he said.
Singh credited the success of the operation to the joint efforts of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. “It was the jointness of our armed forces that executed Operation Sindoor in record time. On this occasion today, I also want to extend special congratulations to our brave soldiers and officers for the success of Operation Sindoor. Your strategy, your courage and your capability have proven that India is capable of defeating the enemy in every situation,” he said, describing the three services as the “three pillars” of India’s strength.
He added that weapons are not viewed merely as instruments of power but as tools to uphold righteousness. “For us, weapons are not just tools. Weapons are not merely for displaying power. Rather, we believe that weapons are a means to establish righteousness,” he said.
Singh has performed shastra puja on Dussehra for several years, including during his tenure as Union home minister in the previous NDA government.
With inputs from PTI
Singh made the remarks at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat, where he celebrated Dussehra with soldiers and performed shastra puja (worship of weapons). His comments on the disputed Sir Creek drew particular attention.
“Any aggression by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area will be met with a resounding response that will change both history and geography. In the 1965 war, the Indian Army had demonstrated the capability to reach Lahore. Today in 2025, Pakistan should remember that one route to Karachi passes through the creek,” Singh said.
Sir Creek aggression
Sir Creek, a 96-km-long tidal estuary between Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch and Pakistan, has long been disputed due to differing interpretations of the maritime boundary.
“Despite 78 years of independence, the border dispute continues in the Sir Creek area. India has repeatedly attempted to resolve this issue through dialogue, but Pakistan’s intentions are flawed and unclear. The recent expansion of its military infrastructure in the areas adjacent to Sir Creek reveals its intentions,” Singh said.
Operation Sindoor
The defence minister also referred to Operation Sindoor, noting that India had achieved all its objectives during the military action launched in response to the May 7 Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories and resulted in four days of clashes before hostilities ceased on May 10.
“During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system from Leh to Sir Creek. However, in retaliatory action, Indian forces completely exposed the Pakistani air defence system and sent a message to the world that Indian forces can inflict heavy losses on Pakistan whenever and wherever they wish,” Singh said.
He clarified that India’s intent was not to start a war. “Escalating it and starting a war was not the objective of Operation Sindoor. I am happy that Indian forces have successfully achieved all the military objectives of Operation Sindoor. But our fight against terrorism continues,” he said.
Singh credited the success of the operation to the joint efforts of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. “It was the jointness of our armed forces that executed Operation Sindoor in record time. On this occasion today, I also want to extend special congratulations to our brave soldiers and officers for the success of Operation Sindoor. Your strategy, your courage and your capability have proven that India is capable of defeating the enemy in every situation,” he said, describing the three services as the “three pillars” of India’s strength.
He added that weapons are not viewed merely as instruments of power but as tools to uphold righteousness. “For us, weapons are not just tools. Weapons are not merely for displaying power. Rather, we believe that weapons are a means to establish righteousness,” he said.
Singh has performed shastra puja on Dussehra for several years, including during his tenure as Union home minister in the previous NDA government.
With inputs from PTI
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