Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 20 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India’s self-respect, the honour of the sindoor worn by Indian women, and a guarantee of safety for future generations. He made the remarks while addressing the Silver Jubilee Celebration of KNS Hospital in Lucknow.

At the event, Adityanath said, ‘Operation Sindoor is a symbol of India’s self-respect, honour of sindoor of the women of India and guarantee of the safety of the coming generations. Pakistan and its supporters were doing anything they wanted. But to protect its aan-baan-shaan, India did what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured the citizens of the country.’

He added that India represents a civilisation rooted in culture and hope for the world, whereas Pakistan is a failed state driven by its own destructive path.

‘India is a symbol of the culture which will always be a guide and ray of hope for humanity, for the world. Pakistan is a distortion whose fate is to die, whose fate is to rot, whether it dies in the hands of India or dies due to the actions of terrorists they themselves nurture, it is certain. What is written in their destiny will definitely happen,’ he said.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak were also present at the event.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister took part in the foundation-laying ceremony of various development projects worth INR 724 crore in Kasganj district.

Speaking at the ceremony, Adityanath praised the strength of the Indian Army under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

‘Under Prime Minister Modi's guidance, India's brave soldiers have defeated Pakistan. If we did not have a strong army, how would the people of the country have remained safe in the presence of enemies like Pakistan? Pakistan is pleading with the world to spare it once. This is because, under Prime Minister Modi's leadership in the last 10 years, work has been done to modernise and strengthen the army. Continuous efforts have been made, and this is the reason why the Indian Army is always ready to face any enemy. If the enemy dares to do something, then the Indian Army has the full capability to enter its home, kill, and destroy it,’ he said.

(ANI)