Rajnath Singh pays tribute to forces at 'Shaurya' event ahead of Op Sindoor anniversary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing 'Shaurya' in New Delhi on 2 May 2026 in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, called the operation a golden chapter in India's military history.
Summary
Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, addressed 'Shaurya', an event of art and valour organised in New Delhi on 2 May 2026 in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Singh said the valour of the Defence Forces had made Operation Sindoor a golden chapter in India's military history and that the operation underscored the government's resolve to eliminate terrorism through decisive action. Padma Shri awardees Anup Jalota and Kailash Kher, Harshdeep Kaur and Manoj Muntashir attended along with top defence officials.
Key facts
- Event
- 'Shaurya', New Delhi, 2 May 2026
- Occasion
- Run-up to first anniversary of Operation Sindoor
- Speaker
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Artists
- Anup Jalota, Kailash Kher, Harshdeep Kaur, Manoj Muntashir
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 'Shaurya' event addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 2 May 2026 was held in the run-up to the first anniversary of which operation?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sindoor
'Shaurya' was organised in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.