India, Oct. 24 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said here Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's willpower and capability, and a message to the world that we're always ready to respond to every challenge.

Making this assertion while addressing the Naval Commanders' Conference, he commended the Indian Navy for creating a deterrent posture that forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, asserting that the world witnessed the operational readiness, professional capability and strength of the Navy's during the operation.

He described the Indian Navy's presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) as a matter of "comfort for the friendly nations" and "discomfort for those who seek to destabilise the region".

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