The Union Ministry of Defence has announced a national essay writing competition themed on Operation Sindoor from June 1 to June 30.
The Ministry said that the top three winners will be awarded cash prizes of Rs 10,000 each and be given an opportunity to attend the 78th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort, New .
“Ministry of Defence invites young minds to make their voices heard! Participate in the MoD & @mygovindia bilingual essay contest on #OperationSindoor – Redefining India’s Policy Against #Terrorism,” the ministry wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
📢 Ministry of Defence invites young minds to make their voices heard! 🇮🇳✍️
Participate in the MoD & bilingual essay contest on – Redefining India’s Policy Against .
🏆 Top 3 winners will receive Rs 10,000 each and get an exclusive chance…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD)
The Indian Armed Forces conducted Operation Sindoor in the intervening night between May 6 and May 7, targeting terror infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling in and Kashmir and a series of drone attacks targeting military establishments and civilian areas, a majority of which were thwarted by Indian air defence systems. India also struck Pakistani airbases, including the Nur Khan airbase in Islamabad. Hostilities lasted till May 10, when the two countries declared a ceasefire.
During his address on May 12, PM drew a ‘new red line’ while articulating India’s redefined doctrine against cross-border terrorism. He said acts of terror will be met with a befitting response, adding that India will not distinguish between terrorists and state-sponsors of terror.
Currently, India has sent seven multi-party delegations — three of which are led by opposition leaders, including Congress’s — to rally global support for India’s war against terror.
