Addressing the National Security Summit 2.0, Singh clarified that the operation was not stopped due to any limitation in India’s capabilities. “We were fully prepared for a long war and continue to maintain strong surge capacity,” he said, emphasising the country’s readiness to scale military operations if required.The Defence Minister highlighted that India had carried out precise strikes targeting terror infrastructure following the attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 civilian lives. He described Operation Sindoor as a “turning point” in India’s strategic posture, signalling a shift from restraint to decisive action against terrorism.Singh also underlined the government’s zero-tolerance approach, led by Narendra Modi, and asserted that India no longer distinguishes between terrorists and their sponsors. Taking a sharp dig at Pakistan, he alleged that the neighbouring nation continues to support terrorism.He further outlined terrorism’s three dimensions—operational, ideological, and political—and stressed the need to address all aspects. Singh added that India’s military-industrial ecosystem remains robust, capable of meeting both peacetime and wartime demands efficiently. 
