India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, has described Operation Sindoor as a meticulously coordinated mission that showcased the Indian military’s ability to act with speed, precision, and unity.
Speaking at the 27th convocation of the New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) on Saturday (November 22, 2025), General Dwivedi called the operation a “trusted orchestra” in which every branch of the armed forces performed in perfect harmony.
What did the Army chief credit for Operation Sindoor success?
Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, struck nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in just 22 minutes.
The Army Chief said the rapid success of the mission was possible only because of absolute trust and seamless coordination among all units involved.
“That is how, in 22 minutes, we were able to destroy nine terrorist targets, and in 88 hours ensure that the battle came to an end,” he said.
He added that the mission’s efficiency left no room for “on-the-spot decision-making,” highlighting the importance of foresight and unified planning.
What is the context of General Dwivedi’s remarks?
General Dwivedi’s remarks come a week after he issued a pointed warning to Pakistan, declaring that the May confrontation under Operation Sindoor was “only a trailer”, and that the full “movie had not even started.” The comment underscored India’s readiness to escalate if provoked again.
Meanwhile, the fallout from the operation has extended beyond South Asia. A recent report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission alleged that China launched an AI-powered disinformation campaign following India’s strikes.
According to the report, Beijing used doctored images and fake social media accounts to circulate fabricated “debris” of Indian and French Rafale aircraft, allegedly destroyed by Chinese systems—an attempt to distort global defence perceptions.
Operation Sindoor marks one of India’s swiftest and most coordinated cross-border responses in recent years, reinforcing its resolve to counter terrorism with decisive action.