Jammu: Asserting that Operation Sindoor was the result of the valour and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the operation sent out a message to the world that India will avenge every drop of its citizens’ blood.
He said India has shown to the world that it is “among the most powerful countries after destroying enemy defence fortifications and airfields within minutes of launching Operation Sindoor.
“Operation Sindoor gave a message to the world that we will avenge every drop of an Indian citizen’s blood. No one can dare raise their eyes towards our country,” the LG said.
The LG paid tributes to the martyrs and felicitated ex-servicemen to mark the commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1965 war, an official press release said. The event was organised by the Western Command and 26 Infantry Division in Jammu.
Addressing a mega rally of ex-servicemen, LG Sinha said that “the 1965 war victory and the recent Operation Sindoor were the results of the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers of the Indian armed forces, which are among the strongest across the globe.”
The LG recalled the sacrifices of the 1965 war heroes and paid homage to those who made the supreme sacrifice defending India’s sovereignty and integrity. “The abode of soldiers, who are the first line of defence against terror-exporting Pakistan, is sacred land,” he said.
“Unwavering devotion to ex-servicemen is the fundamental foundation of my policies. Personally, for me, the land of veterans is no less than a pilgrimage site. Our veterans have made immense contributions to economic growth, social transformation, and the resurgence of a glorious India,” he said.
The LG called upon ex-servicemen to contribute to society by applying their leadership skills and discipline in ongoing community service and civic action programmes.
“Our ex-servicemen are role models for the youth. They must guide the young generation on the righteous path and teach them the values of patriotism, discipline, and selfless service,” he further said.
At one another event, LG paid tributes to the police and urged people to buy swadeshi products and items made by self-help groups and local artisans across the country.
LG Sinha inaugurated the Diwali Mela organised by the police here and paid tributes to the “brave hearts of the J&K Police who devoted their lives in the service of the nation”.
“Let us boost our local economy, empower local entrepreneurs, increase employment, and strengthen the overall economic position of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
The LG said that this Diwali, ‘vocal for local’ should be the mission to promote self-reliance and national pride.
“All families should buy handicrafts, handlooms, and other traditional products as gifts for Diwali. This will instill patriotism among people and support small businesses,” he added.
The Diwali Mela, organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police in collaboration with the Police Wives Welfare Association (PWWA), features a wide range of attractions for the public, including food and shopping stalls, public awareness programmes, career counselling and educational stalls, a live magic show, a police band display, a spectacular laser show, and fireworks.
