On Kargil Diwas, Rajnath Singh's sharp warning to Pakistan: ‘Response beyond imagination’
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan during Kargil Vijay Diwas, stating that any future aggression would face an overwhelming response. He also emphasized that India will not engage in dialogue with Pakistan regarding anything other than Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors in South Asia.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying that every "misadventure" by the neighbouring country would invite a response "beyond their imagination".Addressing a gathering in Dras on Sunday, Singh also ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)."There will be no talks with Pakistan other than on PoK, a part of India that was illegally occupied," the defence minister said, reiterating the Centre's long-standing position on the issue.The minister said India is building data centres while Pakistan is creating "radical centres", drawing a sharp contrast between the two countries. Also Read | Kargil Diwas: The war was won, but India still needs to learn its hardest lessonReferring to Operation Sindoor, Singh said the operation had demonstrated the consequences for those who support or indulge in terrorism.
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