Defence Minister Highlights Navy's Role in Operation Sindoor and Unveils Lucknow Naval Museum Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday (May 30, 2026) emphasized the Indian Navy's pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, stating that the naval force successfully confined the entire Pakistan Navy to its ports during the operation. Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika,' an open-air naval museum in Lucknow, Singh described the Navy's deployment in the Arabian Sea as a demonstration of preparedness and strength. He noted that the sustained pressure exerted by India's maritime forces led to Pakistan's naval assets remaining restricted to their ports. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was initiated to retaliate against the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted Indian security personnel. The operation involved precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. The military conflict was resolved after both nations reached an agreement on May 10, 2025, marking the end of hostilities. Singh highlighted the operation's strategic significance, underscoring the Navy's ability to project power and deter aggression. The Nausena Shaurya Vatika, a collaborative effort between the Indian Navy and Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, was inaugurated in Lucknow's C.G. City area. Singh praised the museum as a symbol of pride for the region, stating it would become a center of inspiration and a tourist hub. He emphasized its role in educating future generations about the sacrifices of the armed forces and the importance of maritime security. The museum's centerpiece is the decommissioned warship INS Gomati, which was retired on May 28, 2022.#yogi_adityanath #operation_sindoor #defence_minister_rajnath_singh #naval_museum_lucknow #ins_gomati
