September 23, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rocked the stage in Morocco with some bold words and bright news! Speaking to the Indian community in Rabat, he confirmed that our armed forces got full freedom to fight back after the cruel terror attack in Pahalgam. But here’s the twist — India’s response was sharp and precise, yet calm. Singh said, "We took action not based on religion but on deeds (Humne dharm dekh kar nahi, karm dekh kar maara hai)," quoting the epic Ramcharitmanas to show India's strong but careful stand. After the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking terror bases across Pakistan-controlled areas. This triggered fierce clashes for four days, but a truce was reached on May 10, ending the military actions. Singh didn’t stop there! He praised how India has grown under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in just one decade. Despite world challenges, India is now the fastest-growing major economy and is heading to become one of the top three soon. The Defence Minister also spotlighted India’s digital makeover and booming startup scene — soaring from just 18 unicorns a decade ago to a dazzling 118 today! Even more impressive is India’s defence industry, which now produces goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and exports defence products worth over Rs 23,000 crore to 100+ countries. This visit is historic — Rajnath Singh is the first Indian defence minister to step foot in Morocco. He’s set to meet Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi and sign a big deal called a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost defence cooperation. This MoU aims to strengthen ties with exchanges, training, and industry links. India and Morocco’s friendship has been heating up since 2015 when King Mohammed VI visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India. Defence Minister Singh’s glowing speech and successful talks are sure to pump up this partnership even more.

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