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Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted the armed forces complete operational freedom during Operation Sindoor, one of India’s critical security missions.

Addressing an event at TRS College in Rewa, General Dwivedi credited PM Modi’s decisive leadership and clarity for enabling the military to plan and execute operations effectively, leading to what he called a “historic victory” under Operation Sindoor.

“The third 'C' is clarity. The thinking of our political leader was clear. They gave us a free hand. It has never happened in history before that the Prime Minister gave a free hand to the forces..." news agency quoted Dwivedi as saying. He highlighted that the armed forces were guided by three key principles throughout the operation: courage, confidence, and calmness.

General Dwivedi On Operation Sindoor

Describing Operation Sindoor, General Dwivedi said it was not just a military success but a mission to reaffirm India’s sovereignty, integrity, and peace. He said it was PM Modi who named the Operation.

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“The name ‘Sindoor’ has a deep cultural connection. Whenever a mother, sister, or daughter applies sindoor, it reflects their prayers for the soldier guarding the nation’s borders,” he told reporters.

General Dwivedi further said that India’s military action was aimed solely at destroying terrorist infrastructure in the neighbouring country. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

“We attacked places that had the presence of terrorists. We did not target innocent civilians or defence installations. We achieved our goal in Operation Sindoor and sent a message to Pakistan that we are not like them,” the Army Chief said.

Army Chief On Adapting Modern Warfare

The army chief highlighted the evolving nature of warfare in an increasingly complex global environment. He pointed out emerging threats, including cyber, space, and information warfare, along with traditional challenges like terrorism and border conflicts, that demand technological agility and innovative strategies.

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“The pace of change is so rapid that by the time you understand one challenge, another emerges,” General Dwivedi said.

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