- By Raju Kumar
- Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday, while addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, said Operation Sindoor was a "brilliant example" of civil-military fusion, where the administrative machinery worked seamlessly with the armed forces to communicate vital information and build public confidence.
All of you should also keep yourselves mentally prepared for any such situation that may arise in the future, he asserted.
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"Operation Sindoor took place just recently. Our forces destroyed Pakistan-based terrorist camps. Although we had given a highly balanced response, our response was not escalatory, but Pakistan's attitude did not allow the situation on the border to remain normal after Operation Sindoor. During this time, the way mock drills were conducted across the country and our administrative officials successfully explained and reached that mock drill to the public is a brilliant example of all of you being public servants. All of you should also keep yourselves mentally prepared for any such situation that may arise in the future," the Defence Minister said.
अभी हाल ही में Operation Sindoor हुआ। हमारी सेनाओं ने पाकिस्तान based terrorist camps को तबाह किया। हालाँकि हमने बेहद संतुलित उत्तर दिया था, हमारा जवाब escalatory नहीं था, लेकिन पाकिस्तान के रवैये ने Operation Sindoor के बाद border पर situation को normal नहीं रहने दिया। इस दौरान…
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) November 29, 2025
Singh called upon young civil servants to understand their crucial role in safeguarding national interests, and, akin to brave soldiers, always stay ready for such critical situations.
ज़िम्मेदारी और जवाबदेही ही लोक सेवक को प्रभावी बनाती है। इसी भावना से वे नीति निर्माण और कार्यान्वयन में लोगों की ज़रूरतों और उम्मीदों को समझकर काम करेंगे। pic.twitter.com/QGplEB585L
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 29, 2025
While he commended the bravery of the soldiers, he appreciated the work carried out by the administrative officers as they communicated crucial information and ensured successful conduct of mock drills across the country.
Singh emphasised increased coordination between governance and national security to achieve the goal of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
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Highlighting PM Modi's mantra of ‘minimum government, maximum governance' and ‘reform, perform and transform', the Defence Minister emphasised that the civil servants have a pivotal role to play in accelerating the goal of a self-reliant and developed India.
(With PTI Inputs)