'Op Sindoor Not Over Yet, Next Time Navy Will...: Rajnath's Final Warning to Pak from INS Vikrant
'Op Sindoor Not Over Yet, Next Time Navy Will...: Rajnath's Final Warning to Pak from INS Vikrant
Source: TOI.in
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, onboard India's pride INS Vikrant, issued a thunderous warning to Pakistan, declaring that Operation Sindoor is not over—only paused. He lauded the Indian Navy's silent dominance, warning Islamabad that if provoked again, "this time, the Navy may open the operation." Rajnath reminded Pakistan of the 1971 war, warning that next time it won't be divided into two but maybe into four parts. His statement showcased India's naval readiness, strategic dominance, and the silent might of INS Vikrant. His powerful message: "If Pakistan repeats the mistake, our response will be harsher, and it won't recover." Watch the full speech and analysis of India's next move in this high-voltage standoff post Pahalgam terror attack retaliation.#rajnathsingh #insvikrant #operationsindoor #indiannavy #pakistanwarning #navalpowers #1971war #defenceminister #modigovt #makeinindia #toibharat
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