Rajnath Singh Says Mock Drills During Op Sindoor Showed India’s Readiness

Last Updated:November 29, 2025, 16:22 IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 100th foundation course in LBSNAA.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday appreciated the administrative officials who effectively engaged with the public during mock drills conducted nationwide as part of Operation Sindoor. He said that this as a “brilliant example” of public service.

Singh was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 100th foundation course in Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA).

In his address, Rajnath Singh said, “Operation Sindoor took place recently. Our forces destroyed Pakistan-based terrorist camps. Although we had given a highly balanced response, our response was not escalatory, but Pakistan’s attitude did not allow the situation on the border to remain normal after Operation Sindoor. During this time, the way mock drills were conducted across the country, and our administrative officials successfully explained and reached out to the public about the mock drill, is a brilliant example of all of you being public servants. All of you should also keep yourselves mentally prepared for any such situation that may arise in the future.”

Singh also advised the students to use social media to effect real change rather than for self-promotion.

Singh further said, “You must also remember the principle of anonymity in the use of social media. The use of social media should be to bring about real change, not to create reels to feed your self-obsession. Your true image will be shaped by the people you serve, not by followers on social media.”

Additionally, the Defence Minister inaugurated the “One District One Product” shop at LBSNAA.

He further said, “Under the leadership of our Prime Minister, in the last few decades, the socio-economic landscape of our country has changed rapidly. Enrolment in higher education has increased manifold, and job opportunities have grown unprecedentedly. New opportunities have emerged in the IT sector, engineering, medical fields, and the service sector. Start-up culture has increased. This has attracted many talented youths of the country. Given the pace at which India is currently progressing on the path of development, it is very important for the youth to have enthusiasm within them. If we truly want to make India develop in the right sense, then we must ensure that every section of society participates equally in this journey of development.”

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