Dear Friends,

We are grateful to Sh. Gurumurthy Ji for speaking on OP Sindoor today. Sh Gurumurthy does not need an introduction to the audience. He has spoken on this platform several times on subjects ranging from economy, culture and civilisation. He regularly draws attention to India’s civilisational stance and its remarkable achievements. Today he is going to speak on OP Sindoor.

OP Sindoor has caught the nation’s attention like no issue before in recent times. A few points can be mentioned:

1. India has passed an extremely tough challenge posed by Pakistan to its sovereignty and integrity with flying colours.
2. OP Sindoor has demonstrated the country’s resolve and preparedness to deal with national security challenges.
3. The political and military leadership was unwavering and on the same page.
4. This was the first hi-tech war India fought in the backdrop of new technologies, battlefield transparency, standoff weapons, and network-centric warfare. India managed to have control over the escalation ladder. The experiment of jointness and integration which started a few years ago has passed its first test.
5. India also faced unprecedented challenges to diplomacy and the narrative projecting capability.
6. The experience shows that there is a lot of work that still needs to be done in this regard.
7. In the aftermath of OP Sindoor, India has come out with a new security doctrine. The challenge before us will have to be sustained.
8. OP Sindoor has also highlighted the urgent need to promote Aatmanirbharta in defence productions.
9. OP Sindoor has also shown that in dealing with major security challenges we will not be able to rely on anyone. You will have to do it alone.

I request Sh. Gurumurthy Ji to kindly take the floor.