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India's Resolve to Fight Terrorism 'Strong as Ever': Kirti Vardhan Singh

India's Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh led a UN commemoration of Operation Sindoor, affirming India's strong resolve against terrorism. The operation was launched after a terrorist attack killed 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam. India targeted terrorist groups in Pakistan, leading to a conflict when Pakistani forces intervened. The UN Security Council condemned the Pahalgam massacre as a serious threat to international peace.

Key Points: India's Strong Resolve Against Terrorism: Kirti Vardhan Singh

  • Operation Sindoor first anniversary commemorated at UN
  • India targeted terrorist groups in Pakistan
  • Conflict escalated after Pakistan defended terrorists
  • UN Security Council condemned Pahalgam massacre
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India's resolve to fight terrorism 'strong as ever': Kirti Vardhan Singh

India's Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh commemorates Operation Sindoor at UN, affirming India's unwavering resolve against terrorism after Pahalgam attack.

"India's resolve to fight terrorism remained as strong as ever - Kirti Vardhan Singh"

United Nations, May 8

India's Minister of State of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh led a commemoration of Operation Sindoor that gave a resounding blow to Pakistan for defending and aiding terorrists.

India's resolve to fight terrorism remained as strong as ever, he said on Thursday.

The meeting commemorating the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor paid tributes to India's UN Mission to "the bravery and professionalism of our armed forces, which is unparalleled".

After Pakistan-based terrorists crossed into India and killed 26 Indian tourists at Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, hitting terrorist centres within that country.

The Resistance Front, a group affiliated with Lashkar-e-Tayiba, a terrorist outfit sanctioned by the UN, said it was responsible for the attack.

India targeted those two groups and the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist outfit during the four-day operation.

It spiralled into a conflict between India and Pakistan when Pakistan's armed forces came to the defence of the terrorist groups and attacked India.

After India repelled the Pakistani attacks and was in a commanding position, Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Kashif Abdullah called his then Indian counterpart Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai and asked for a ceasefire.

Several Pakistani air force and missile bases had been destroyed by India by then.

The UN Security Council condemned the Pahalgam massacre.

"Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security", it said in its press statement.

It said that terrorism is "criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whoever committed".

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the strong stance against terrorism, I hope the government is also addressing the root causes like radicalization and poverty in border regions. Military action is necessary, but long-term peace requires diplomacy too.
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Priya S
The Pahalgam massacre was heartbreaking, but our response was perfect. Pakistan thought they could get away with supporting terrorists, but India taught them a lesson they won't forget. Kirti Vardhan Singh's speech at the UN was spot on! 👏
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Michael C
Good to see India taking a firm stand. But I wonder if the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for harboring UN-sanctioned terrorist groups. The UNSC statement is a start, but actions speak louder than words.
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Vikram M
Operation Sindoor was a masterstroke! Destroying their air force and missile bases without crossing the nuclear threshold shows our strategic maturity. The DGMO call for ceasefire proves who was winning. Kudos to our armed forces! 🚀
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Amanda J
Respect to the families of the 26 tourists who lost their lives in Pahalgam. While I support India's response, I hope there's also investment in intelligence and border security to prevent such attacks in the first place. Prevention is better than cure.
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Rohit P

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