Rajnath Singh says no talks with Pakistan except on PoK, warns against terrorism

27 July,2026 07:45 AM IST |  Ladakh  |  Agencies

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will hold no talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of making terrorism a part of its state policy. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial, he said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India`s ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (centre). PIC/PTI


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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed Pakistan for making terrorism a "part of its state policy", and said there will be no talks with the country other than on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, which is a "part of India illegally occupied" by it.

In his address at the Kargil War Memorial here, Singh also said that Operation Sindoor clearly demonstrated what will be the fate of those who attempt to threaten India with terrorism.

The defence minister asserted that India can respond to any misadventure by Pakistan in a manner "beyond their imagination".

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