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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday came down heavily on the questions raised by the Opposition about the jets shot down during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan and said that the “question does not adequately represent our national sentiments”. During the debate in Lok Sabha, the defence minister also informed that none of India’s soldiers were harmed during the India-Pakistan skirmish in May this year.

“Few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down? I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments. They have not asked us how many enemy aircraft our Armed Forces shot down. If they must ask a question, it should be whether India destroyed terrorist bases, and the answer to that is, yes... If you have a question to ask, it should be whether Operation Sindoor was a success. The answer is yes. Were terror heads destroyed? Yes. If you have a question to ask, ask this: Were any of our brave soldiers harmed in this operation? The answer is, no, none of our soldiers were harmed,” Rajnath Singh said in his address to Lok Sabha.

Labelling the military operation that was launched by the Indian armed forces as "historic", Rajanth Singh paid tribute to the soldiers who always remain ready to sacrifice their lives for the nation.

"The Parliament is ready to discuss Operation Sindoor. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the Parliament towards brave jawans who have sacrificed for the country whenever required," Rajnath Singh said.

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"India paused its action because the pre-decided political and military objectives were achieved. Saying that this operation was paused under any pressure is baseless and absolutely wrong. In my political life, I have always tried not to speak lies ever," said Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha.

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Rajnath Singh Hails India-Made Defence Systems

"I am proud to say that our Air Defence system, Counter-Drone system, and electronic equipment completely foiled this attack by Pakistan. Pakistan could not hit any of our targets, and none of our important assets were damaged. Our security arrangements were impregnable, and every attack was thwarted. S-400, Akash Missile system, Air Defence guns proved to be very useful and completely foiled this attack by Pakistan," Rajnath Singh remarked.