NEW DELHI: From christening the operation as 'Operation Sindoor' to assigning female officers the task of representing India’s stance internationally and crediting the triumph of the Indian Armed Forces for dismantling terrorist strongholds in Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently placed women at the forefront of India’s response to its adversarial neighbor.
Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack as a personal sorrow, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the valor and fortitude of the armed forces who participated in 'Operation Sindoor' to all the mothers, sisters, and daughters across the country on Monday.
Prime Minister Modi stated that the brutality shown by terrorists in Pahalgam left the whole nation and global community stunned.
PM Modi stated that over 100 notorious terrorists were eliminated during these operations conducted by India. He mentioned that apart from demolishing the structures housing these terror organizations, this action significantly undermined their morale. “Terrorists had defaced the vermillion of our sisters, and in response, India obliterated their militant strongholds,” he asserted.
Sindoor, also known as vermilion, signifies marital status in Hindu tradition. This term originates from the Sanskrit word Sindura, which denotes shades like red, orange-red, or maroon used by married Hindu women as a cosmetic applied along the hair partition line. It has been reported that suggesting this operation be named after vermilion came directly from the Prime Minister himself. He aimed for a powerful statement to be made towards terrorists regarding the repercussions of harming Indian women.
Ever since the initiative began, numerous mothers across various regions of the nation have chosen to name their infant daughters 'Sindoor.' Reports of this trend have surfaced in states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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The details of the counterattacks against Pakistan were presented to the global audience by two female officers: Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. This choice highlighted India’s strategic communication, showcasing women at the forefront of responding to the terrorist incident.
Also read: Meet Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who are the main briefing officers for Operation Sindoor.