Rajnath Singh’s Rabat Speech Exposed: False Claims Of Operation Sindoor To Fool His Own People For Political Gain

On September 22, 2025, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed an audience in Rabat and presented Operation Sindoor as a heroic success. He called it an act of responsibility, full of precision, and free of civilian harm. To his domestic audience, it may have sounded like proof of India’s strength, but for Pakistan and the wider world it was nothing more than a show full of false numbers, unverified claims, and dangerous words. Pakistan has strongly rejected Singh’s account, calling it an attempt to mislead the Indian public and hide the real story. The truth, as seen from Pakistan’s side, is that Operation Sindoor was a staged act, designed for political gain, exaggerated for propaganda, and reckless in its impact on regional peace.

Exaggerated Claims Of Strikes

Singh proudly claimed that more than one hundred “terrorists, trainers, and handlers” were killed in nine precise strikes and that no civilians suffered. Pakistan rejects these claims. Local reports and eyewitnesses inside Pakistan confirm that civilians were injured and some were killed. Many of the strikes landed on empty areas or civilian sites, not on military targets. India has refused to provide any clear evidence of what was hit. Until independent observers can verify, Pakistan says India’s figures are only a story meant to fool its people.

Civilian Harm Ignored:

• Pakistan has confirmed cases of civilian injuries and deaths in the targeted areas.
• India’s story of “no civilian harm” is not supported by facts on the ground.
• Pakistan has asked for neutral international inquiry into the strikes.
• India’s refusal to allow this shows it is hiding its mistakes.

Pakistan’s Version Of The Exchange

Pakistan gives a very different account of what happened. Islamabad says that India’s story of total success is a lie, and that in reality Pakistan responded firmly, defended its airspace, and inflicted losses on the Indian side. While India projects an image of zero damage, Pakistan insists that its defensive response was both effective and measured.

Pakistan’s Defensive Response:

• Pakistan says it downed several Indian aircraft, including advanced fighter jets.
• According to Pakistani sources, six Indian aircraft were destroyed during the exchange.
• Radar logs and local witnesses confirm Pakistan’s account.
• Pakistan has called for satellite and radar data to be released for independent confirmation.

India’s Denial Of Losses:

• Singh said Pakistan “failed to hit any Indian target” and that India lost nothing.
• Pakistan calls this a false claim aimed at protecting Modi’s political image.
• Denying aircraft losses is an attempt to hide the true cost from the Indian public.
• Only neutral verification will expose India’s propaganda.

Propaganda For Domestic Politics

For Pakistan, Operation Sindoor was never about security or strategy. It was staged for politics. Singh’s Rabat speech was not a military briefing but a performance to impress his audience at home. By inflating numbers and avoiding facts, India tried to show strength while actually covering its weakness.

A Political Show:

• Pakistan says Operation Sindoor was staged to give Modi a political advantage.
• The Indian government turned military action into a tool for domestic gain.
• By hiding civilian harm and exaggerating results, India misled its own citizens.
• Singh’s speech was crafted as a performance rather than a factual account.

Ignoring International Pressure:

• Singh claimed Pakistan’s DGMO asked for a halt, but Pakistan says this is false.
• Islamabad says the pause came due to pressure from the international community.
• Countries like the United States pushed both sides to step back.
• India’s denial of global pressure was meant to project control but was far from the truth.

Reckless Words And Violations

Singh told his audience that Indian forces struck “100 km inside Pakistan” and that the military had been given a “free hand.” Such statements are dangerous. They normalize violations of sovereignty and show the erosion of democratic control. Pakistan strongly condemned this language and warned that such words increase the risk of conflict in a nuclear region.

Risks Of Escalation:

• Talking about deep strikes without proof is reckless and destabilizing.
• Giving the military a “free hand” raises questions about political oversight.
• Cross-border actions without evidence are violations of international law.
• Such claims increase the risk of another dangerous confrontation.

False Image Of Restraint:

• Singh said India avoided targeting civilians and acted with restraint.
• Pakistan rejects this claim as empty words without proof of targets.
• Civilian harm cannot be denied unless an independent inquiry proves otherwise.
• India’s refusal to open records shows dishonesty and fear of exposure.

Propaganda On Kashmir

In Rabat, Singh also linked Operation Sindoor to Kashmir. He claimed that after the operation people in so-called “PoK” were demanding merger with India. Pakistan strongly rejects these claims. Islamabad says this is nothing but propaganda meant to please the Indian public and distract from India’s abuses in occupied Kashmir.

Kashmir Used As A Card:

• The status of AJK is internationally recognized as disputed and cannot be changed by speeches.
• India’s words about merger are baseless and dangerous.
• The people of AJK live in peace under Pakistan, unlike the suffering in IIOJK.
• Singh’s words were aimed at propaganda, not at solving the dispute.

More Threats From India:

• Singh said Operation Sindoor is only “paused” and not ended.
• Pakistan rejects such open-ended threats as irresponsible.
• Islamabad has said it seeks peace but will defend itself firmly.
• India’s threats show its lack of interest in genuine stability.

Pakistan’s Clear Demands

Pakistan has outlined what it expects if India’s story is to be taken seriously. Islamabad’s demands are based on facts, transparency, and law.

Key Demands:

• India must provide proof: lists of targets, strike data, and casualty details.
• Independent inquiry must be allowed into reported civilian deaths.
• Dialogue should take place through formal diplomatic channels, not media shows.
• Concrete steps are needed to prevent another reckless confrontation.

Conclusion: India’s False Story Cannot Stand

Rajnath Singh’s Rabat speech has exposed India’s use of propaganda. It was presented as a story of strength, but it was in fact a staged show built on false numbers, hidden civilian harm, and denial of losses. Pakistan has shown that civilians were harmed, Indian aircraft were downed, and that global pressure forced a halt. India’s refusal to provide evidence or allow neutral verification makes its story hollow.

Operation Sindoor was not responsibility or restraint; it was a reckless act of political theatre. India once again deceived its own people and misled the world. Pakistan’s stand is based on facts, law, and peace, while India’s story is based on propaganda and threats. Until neutral verification is carried out, the world must treat India’s claims with caution. The truth is clear: Pakistan is ready for peace, but India is playing with lies, fraud, and dangerous games.