Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) said that even during Operation Sindoor, India upheld the principle of righteousness embodied by Lord Rama, with the Army acting with restraint and resolve while taking precise action against terrorists.
Addressing a gathering in Ayodhya after installing the Dharm Dhwaja atop the spire of the Maa Annapurna Temple within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, Mr. Singh said the Indian Army had “acted with restraint and resolve, taking precise and purposeful action to teach terrorists a lesson by striking their hideouts.” The event coincided with the second anniversary of the consecration of the idol of Lord Ram, observed as Pratishtha Dwadashi.
The Defence Minister said every street and intersection of Ayodhya resonated with the spirit of Lord Ram. “The spiritual radiance is no longer confined to Ayodhya alone, but has spread across the whole of Awadh and the nation. This sacred land has endured immense sacrifice. The consecration in Ayodhya is the consecration of India’s spiritual power. The present generation is fortunate to have witnessed this historic moment,” he said.
Describing the Ram temple movement as a 500-year-long peaceful struggle with no parallel in history, Mr. Singh said, “May this flag of Sanatana Dharma continue to fly as long as the sun and the moon endure. May Lord Ram guide us all on the path of duty.”
