PM Modi Chairs First Meeting Of Council Of Ministers After Operation Sindoor
The council meeting was the first collective ministerial review following Operation Sindoor, launched by India targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a crucial meeting of the Union Council of Ministers. The meeting focused on security strategy, national development priorities, and intensified public outreach. It also marked the first collective ministerial review following Operation Sindoor, launched by India targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The meeting also comes as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is set to complete 11 years at the Centre and reflect on the first year of the Modi 3.0 administration, following a victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in June 2024.
PM Modi took to X, where he posted pictures from the meeting with the ministers, and wrote: "Chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers earlier this evening."
Chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/2miMKnwXXC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2025
Indigenous Weapons Showed Their Power: PM Modi
According to a report by news agency PTI, PM Modi emphasised the success of Indian-made defence equipment during Operation Sindoor, calling them a testament to the strength of the 'Make in India' initiative. He asserted how indigenous weapons proved their might in Operation Sindoor and showed that they are second to none.
He further asked his council to aim higher and work accordingly in order to achieve the goals.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the session with an overview of the operation, while Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan delivered a detailed briefing on the strikes that targeted nine terror camps and responded to Pakistani offensives across multiple sectors, IANS reported.
A presentation on Operation Sindoor was also held during the meet, highlighting how Pakistan itself has acknowledged the extensive damage inflicted on it during the operation.
Ministers also expressed condolences for the victims of the Bengaluru stampede incident at the meeting, PTI reported.
Water Management And Infrastructure Development Reviewed
The council discussed various other pressing issues related to development. The Ministry of Jal Shakti presented a comprehensive update on India’s water management strategy, including infrastructure development and diplomatic preparedness under the Indus Waters Treaty.
Other ministries presented updates on key sectors like energy, infrastructure, and social welfare. The Prime Minister urged ministries to align their communication efforts with the government’s wider vision of public engagement.
All ministers were instructed to highlight five key achievements made over the past 11 years from their respective ministries and take them directly to the public. PM Modi also underlined the need for unified messaging and outreach to inform citizens about reforms done under the NDA regime.
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