Operation Sindoor set benchmark for Bharat's response to provocation: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
Pune, May 30
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said the Operation Sindoor had set the benchmark for how "Bharat responds to provocation" and urged graduating cadets of the National Defence Academy to uphold that standard as they begin their military careers.
Addressing the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the NDA at the tri-services academy campus in Khadakwasla, Pune, General Dwivedi highlighted the changing nature of modern warfare and the importance of integrated military responses.
"Threats today do not always arrive in uniform or on a declared front.... Operation Sindoor demonstrated that and set the benchmark when national will was expressed with precision and resolve, defining how Bharat responds to provocation. That standard now belongs to you to uphold," the Army Chief said.
Emphasising the value of jointness among the three services, General Dwivedi noted that the success of Operation Sindoor reflected the integrated approach inculcated at the NDA.
"The integrated response you witnessed in Operation Sindoor was built on exactly the kind of foundation NDA lays down. Jointness, not as a concept studied, but as an instinct lived alongside soldiers of all three services from day one," he said.
General Dwivedi reviewed the parade at the Khetarpal Parade Ground, where 355 cadets were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces. The graduating batch also included 24 cadets from 12 friendly foreign countries.
Recalling his own journey, the Army Chief said the occasion held special significance as he had passed out from the academy more than four decades ago.
"More than 42 years ago, I passed out through this very quarter deck, carrying the pride of what this academy had made me, raring to have a rendezvous with what may lie ahead... I also wish to acknowledge 24 cadets from 12 friendly foreign countries passing out today," he said.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the academy as it celebrated its 150th Course. The event was attended by senior military officers, dignitaries and family members of the cadets.
General Dwivedi's presence carried added significance as he returned to his alma mater as the Reviewing Officer. An alumnus of the NDA's 65th Course and former Charlie Squadron cadet, he described the academy as the institution that shaped his values, leadership and commitment to national service.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope we also focus on diplomacy and de-escalation. Military strength is important, but lasting peace comes from dialogue too. Just my two paise as a concerned citizen.
Impressive to see the NDA celebrating its 150th course. The jointness concept across all three services is something other militaries could learn from. General Dwivedi's speech really resonated with me.
My brother passed out from NDA last year. The discipline and values they instil are unbelievable. General Dwivedi's words about "standards belonging to you" must have hit hard for those cadets. Best wishes to all 355 newly commissioned officers!
Operation Sindoor was indeed a masterstroke. But let's not forget the sacrifices of our jawans on the ground. The real benchmark is set by those who execute, not just those who command. Hope the new cadets remember that.
As someone living abroad, it's heartening to see such strong military leadership in India. The integrated response concept is truly modern. War isn't fought in silos anymore. General Dwivedi gets it.
The fact that 24 cad
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