
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the
Union Council of Ministers, the first such gathering following the
Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent retaliatory action, Operation
Sindoor, targeting Pakistan’s involvement in the incident.
After
the meeting, Prime Minister Modi posted on X, saying, “Chaired a
meeting of the Council of Ministers earlier this evening.”
the meeting, Prime Minister Modi posted on X, saying, “Chaired a
meeting of the Council of Ministers earlier this evening.”
The
meeting, held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, lasted for over four hours.
According to sources, the ministers were briefed on the details of
Operation Sindoor. It was learnt that during the meeting, Prime Minister
Modi emphasised the effectiveness of indigenous weapon systems, stating
that Indian-made defence platforms proved their might during the
operation and demonstrated that they are second to none.
meeting, held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, lasted for over four hours.
According to sources, the ministers were briefed on the details of
Operation Sindoor. It was learnt that during the meeting, Prime Minister
Modi emphasised the effectiveness of indigenous weapon systems, stating
that Indian-made defence platforms proved their might during the
operation and demonstrated that they are second to none.
Sources
further revealed that the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s
commitment to prioritising ‘Make in India’ defence equipment and
platforms.
further revealed that the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s
commitment to prioritising ‘Make in India’ defence equipment and
platforms.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged his
ministers to aim high and work with greater urgency to achieve the
government’s goals. A presentation on Operation Sindoor was also made,
highlighting its impact.
ministers to aim high and work with greater urgency to achieve the
government’s goals. A presentation on Operation Sindoor was also made,
highlighting its impact.
“It was also noted that Pakistan has itself acknowledged the extensive damage inflicted during the operation,” sources said.
In
addition to the security briefing, a presentation was given on the
standout achievements of various ministries. Ministers are expected to
highlight five key accomplishments of their respective departments
during celebrations marking the Modi government’s first anniversary in
its third term, beginning June 9.
addition to the security briefing, a presentation was given on the
standout achievements of various ministries. Ministers are expected to
highlight five key accomplishments of their respective departments
during celebrations marking the Modi government’s first anniversary in
its third term, beginning June 9.
This was the first Council
of Ministers meeting since the launch of Operation Sindoor. The session
also included expressions of condolence for the victims of the recent
Bengaluru stampede.
of Ministers meeting since the launch of Operation Sindoor. The session
also included expressions of condolence for the victims of the recent
Bengaluru stampede.