Army Chief Calls Operation Sindoor An 88-Hours Trailer
- General Dwivedi Warns Pakistan of Stern Action if Provoked Again
- Army Highlights Deterrence, Regional Stability, and Tech Reforms
Hyderabad: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as an “88-hour trailer” that ended before the main “movie” began. He asserted that the Indian Army is fully prepared to respond decisively if Pakistan challenges India again. The Army Chief spoke at the curtain raiser event of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 on Monday.
General Dwivedi said, “I would like to say that the movie never even began; only a trailer was shown, and that trailer lasted 88 hours. As for the future, we are fully prepared.” He warned, “If someone in Pakistan gives us such an opportunity again, we will certainly teach them how a responsible nation should behave with its neighbours.”
He emphasized that deterrence depends on both military strength and timely political decisions. “Deterrence is defined by military capability and the ability to take political decisions,” he said. “It works only when the adversary believes that you will act the way you warn them to do.” He added that India’s military power is growing daily, reinforcing deterrence.
The Army Chief also discussed regional instability, noting its impacts on India. “Whatever happens across the border affects us as well,” he said, citing the situation in Myanmar, where India hosts around 43,000 to 44,000 refugees. He emphasized India’s role as a responsible nation offering help when needed.
General Dwivedi highlighted progress in combating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. “This year, around 31 terrorists have been eliminated, of which 61 per cent were Pakistani,” he noted. “There are no stone-pelting incidents, no sloganeering, everything has stopped.”
The Chanakya Defence Dialogue, scheduled for November 27-28, will focus on reforms and strengthening India’s security and defence industry. Discussions will cover indigenous technology, supply chain resilience, and innovation to support India’s strategic autonomy and development goals.
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