Talks with Pakistan only on terrorism, PoK, says Rajnath Singh after meeting soldiers in Srinagar
Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh
on Thursday said that any talks with
Pakistan
will only be on
terrorism
and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (
PoK
). The defence minister, who is here on his first visit to Kashmir after
Operation Sindoor
, said India will soon eradicate terrorism from the region with the help of the armed forces.
"Had a wonderful interaction with the brave
Indian Army
soldiers at the Badami Bagh Cantt in Srinagar. PM Shri @narendramodi has redefined India's policy against terrorism, and any attack on Indian soil will be considered an act of war.
"Terrorism and talks cannot go together; talks with Pakistan will only be held on terrorism and PoK. Operation Sindoor was a commitment demonstrated by India of not just carrying out defence, but taking bold decisions whenever needed," Singh posted on X after interacting with soldiers at the Badami Bagh Cantonment here.
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The government and the country's people stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the armed forces at every step, in every situation, he said.
Singh also exuded confidence that with the cooperation of the military, India will soon eradicate terrorism from the region, "so that no one dares to cast an evil eye on the sovereignty of the nation".
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During his visit, the defence minister paid homage to the civilians killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, and the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the country following Operation Sindoor.
He also commended the courage of the injured soldiers and wished for their speedy recovery.
Expressing gratitude to the soldiers for the cross-border strikes, Singh said, "I come here today with a message from the people of India -- 'we are proud of our forces'."
He also reiterated the government's commitment to continue equipping the forces with advanced weapons, platforms and modern infrastructure.
"Our government has ensured that our forces are prepared for every situation. Many new-generation equipment, such as modern rifles, missile defence shields and drones, are being rapidly manufactured in India.
"Connectivity has been ensured along the LoC (Line of Control) and the LAC (Line of Actual Control) like never before. The government is trying to serve the soldiers for the devotion and readiness with which they serve the country," Singh said.
J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Singh, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officials of the Indian Army were present during the interaction at the Badami Bagh Cantt.
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