India Prepared for Prolonged Conflict During Operation Sindoor, Says Rajnath Singh

Brief By Hindustan Times / 4:21 PM on 30 Apr 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India was ready for a long war against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, highlighting strengthened military capabilities. Speaking at a security summit, he termed the operation a turning point in counter-terror strategy and stressed tackling terrorism’s ideological roots, reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.