'Bharat very different now': Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar hails Operation Sindoor

NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar praised Operation Sindoor on Thursday, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated to challenging neighbours and the international community that terrorism would face consequences and terrorists would be pursued.

"Bharat is very different now. Bharat is confident and bold. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a message, not only to our difficult neighbours but to the entire global community, that terrorism will not just not be tolerated but going beyond it terrorists will be punished," said Dhankhar after unveiling bronze statues of ancient Indian physicians Charaka and Sushruta at the Vaman Vrukshakala Udyan at Goa Raj Bhavan.

"Wherever they (terrorists) are located, they will be hunted down. Operation Sindoor was needed and it continues. We must salute the vision of our Prime Minister for having accomplished it," he continued.


Dhankhar further said that the international community recognised the capabilities of Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, as the strikes were accurate, measured and strategic. He highlighted that there were no disputes regarding the operation's effectiveness. "No one asked for proof because when coffins were taken, the (Pakistani) Army was present, terrorists were present, (Pak) government was present. And therefore, salutations to our armed forces for making the nation proud," Dhankhar said.

The event at which Dhankhar was speaking was also attended by Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union minister of state for power and renewable energy Shripad Naik and state BJP president Damodar Naik.