Coimbatore, Feb. 15 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Indian Army draws inspiration from Lord Shiva. He said, "Just as Lord Shiva embodies both protection and destruction, our armed forces today carry within themselves both fearlessness and patience."

On Sunday evening, he was addressing the Maha Shivratri event organised by the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore.

Mentioning Operation Sindoor, the Defence Minister said, "On one hand, they provide humanitarian assistance with the spirit of Shiva during times of crisis, on the other hand, when necessary, they execute operations like Operation Sindoor with the intensity of Rudra. The spirit within our soldiers comes from our culture, from the inspiration of lord shiva."

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