'Nights spent in tanks and memories of martyrs', what else did Rajnath Singh say after meeting the brave soldiers of the 1965 war?

News Topical, Digital Desk : Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, while meeting with veterans of the 1965 war on Friday, praised Operation Sindoor and saluted the courage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that India has never accepted difficulties faced by its neighbors as its fate, but has instead created its own destiny. Whether it was the 1965 war or the recent Operation Sindoor, India has always given a befitting reply to its enemies.

Rajnath Singh praised the bravery of the brave soldiers and said that their martyrdom upheld the nation's honor. He said, “The courage you displayed in 1965 is unparalleled. You risked everything for the sake of our nation's honor. I salute you on behalf of the entire nation.”

Memories of the warriors of war

The Defence Minister said that the stories of the 1965 war cannot be fully recorded in books. He said, "When Nambiar Sahib and Bedi Sahib shared their experiences today, I felt that much was left out in the books. The nights spent in tanks, the memories of the martyrs, all these are alive in the hearts of you brave soldiers. Their martyrdom will never go in vain."

Recalling the bravery of Param Vir Chakra winner Abdul Hamid, he said, “Abdul Hamid showed that wars are won not with weapons but with the spirit of the heart. He destroyed a line of enemy tanks. The 1965 war saw the world's biggest tank battle, in which India displayed its strength.”

Shastriji's courage, the country's victory

Rajnath Singh also praised former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. He said, "Shastri ji not only made crucial decisions in war, but also showed the way for the entire nation. Wars are won not just on the battlefield, but by the spirit of the entire nation."

Lieutenant General Manoj Katiyar also recalled the bravery of the Western Command in the 1965 war. He said, “From Ladakh to Rajasthan, our forces defeated the enemy. Operation Gibraltar thwarted Pakistani infiltration. We advanced towards Lahore and Sialkot and gave the enemy a befitting reply.”

Referring to Operation Sindoor, Katiyar said, "The victory in 1965, just three years after the 1962 war, boosted the nation's morale. Recently, we also inflicted a crushing defeat on the enemy in Operation Sindoor." The 1965 war began on September 6 and ended with the Tashkent Agreement on January 10, 1966. Rajnath Singh said, "There will be no compromise on India's unity and integrity. Our army and the spirit of the nation will overcome every challenge."

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