Ayodhya, Dec. 31 -- The Indian army conducted a limited, controlled and purposeful operation during Operation Sindoor by following Lord Rama's teaching of not abandoning righteousness even in war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Wednesday.

"Just as Lord Rama taught us all the importance of not abandoning righteousness even in war, our army also conducted a limited, controlled and purposeful operation during Operation Sindoor," Rajnath said in his address at the second anniversary celebrations of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ramlala at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.

On the auspicious occasion, Rajnath first offered prayers at Hanuman Garhi and then had darshan of Lord Ramlala at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Afterwards, am...