NE DEFENCE BUREAU
NEW DELHI, JUNE 27
The Government on Saturday strongly rejected what it termed the misrepresentation of the Defence Minister’s Parliamentary address of July 28, 2025, accusing sections of social media of selectively quoting his remarks to create a false narrative regarding casualties during Operation Sindoor.
Certain posts circulating on social media platforms have sought to misrepresent the Raksha Mantri’s address delivered on the floor of Parliament on July 28, 2025. These posts have selectively quoted an isolated portion of the speech to falsely imply that the Raksha Mantri claimed…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) June 27, 2026
In an official statement, the Government said certain social media posts had “selectively quoted an isolated portion of the speech to falsely imply that the Defence Minister claimed that no Indian soldier lost his life during Operation Sindoor.” It asserted that such claims were “deliberately misleading and factually incorrect.”
- Centre says social media posts distorted Defence Minister’s July 28, 2025 address by quoting remarks out of context
- Clarifies statement was aimed solely at debunking false claims that Indian pilots were lost during Operation Sindoor
- Government reiterates unwavering respect for fallen soldiers, highlighting National War Memorial tribute and continued support for their families
Clarifying the context of the Parliamentary address, the Government said the Defence Minister’s remarks were made to counter a widely circulated false narrative alleging that Indian pilots had been lost during Operation Sindoor.
According to the statement, “It must be recalled that at the time of the Defence Minister’s address, a particularly persistent and dominant narrative had taken hold, both in certain sections of the media and on social media, which claimed that Indian pilots had been lost during Operation Sindoor. This narrative was entirely false, yet it was being amplified aggressively with the clear intent of diminishing the success of the operation and demoralising public sentiment.”
The Government maintained that the Minister’s remarks were “a targeted and contextually specific response to a falsehood that was gaining dangerous traction at that moment.”
It further emphasised that the Parliamentary address was intended to highlight the success of Operation Sindoor, during which the Indian Armed Forces displayed “unmatched precision, resolve, and military professionalism.”
According to the statement, the operation resulted in more than 100 terrorists and Pakistani soldiers being neutralised, while Pakistani air bases and military infrastructure along the Line of Control suffered extensive damage.
Reaffirming its commitment to the Armed Forces, the Government said, “The Defence Minister and the Government of India remain steadfast in their respect, gratitude, and reverence for every member of the Indian Defence Forces, and above all, for those who have laid down their lives in the defence of the nation. Their sacrifice is the highest form of service to the Motherland, and it will always be honoured with the dignity, pride, and solemnity it deserves.”
The statement added that the Government has ensured that the names of fallen soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the National War Memorial and that comprehensive support, including concessions in education, healthcare and other welfare measures, continues to be extended to their families and dependants.
