The Duchess Club of Chennai on Sunday organised an All-India Women’s Car Rally themed ‘Jai Hind’, voicing civilian support for Operation Sindoor, the Indian military's high-intensity retaliation against terror groups operating from across the border.
Participants, waving national flags and donning tricolour-themed attire, assembled in large numbers to drive home a message of unity, resilience, and admiration for the Indian Armed Forces.
“We have gathered here to show our support to the Indian Army… the theme today makes our participation even more special,” said Kaushalya, a rally participant.
Another participant, Anita, echoed the sentiment: “We are really very excited to see all the participants… it is a really excellent opportunity to show our love and respect for the Indian Army.”
The rally coincides with growing public discourse around Operation Sindoor, a cross-border offensive launched on 7 May by Indian security forces in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April.
According to official sources, the Indian Armed Forces conducted precise strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists associated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
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On 24 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strategic and symbolic significance of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a definitive expression of India's anti-terror policy backed by indigenous weaponry.
“Recently, the world saw India’s capability. Operation Sindoor made India’s firm policy against terrorism very clear before the world. We have shown that no place is safe for terrorists who spill Indians’ blood,” the Prime Minister said while addressing the centenary celebration of the historic dialogue between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.
He further added, “Today’s India takes steps as per what can be done and what is right in the interest of the nation. For defence requirements, India’s dependence on foreign countries is declining continuously.”
Modi also cited the growing success of India’s indigenous defence manufacturing sector, pointing to the role of homegrown weapons in the swift success of the operation. “We are becoming ‘aatmanirbhar’ in the defence sector. We have seen its impact even during Operation Sindoor. Our Forces forced enemies to fall to their knees in 22 minutes, with the help of Made in India weapons. I am confident that in the time to come, Made in India weapons will be well-known across the world,” he said.
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