Modi, Ministers Change Social Media DPs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday changed the screenshots on his social media accounts to mark one year of Operation Sindoor and asked everyone to do the same as a mark of respect for the armed forces and their achievement. All Union ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and S Jaishankar, along with BJP president Nitin Nabin and other party leaders, also changed their profile pictures on their social media accounts to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
Modi’s profile picture on the handles of his X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channels has been replaced with an image with the text ‘Operation Sindoor’ on a black background. The painting is tricolour, one of the ‘O’s of ‘SINDOOR’ is filled with ‘sindoor’ (vermilion), the symbol of married Hindu women.
In a post on
“As a sign of respect for our forces and their achievements during Operation #Sindoor, let us replace our display photos on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with the photo shared below,” he said, referring to the image uploaded on his social media accounts. he said.
Operation Sindoor was carried out by three defense forces along with BSF along the western border, targeting terrorist and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir between May 7-10 last year.
The operation was carried out in retaliation for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 last year, in which 25 tourists, all Hindu men, and a tour guide were killed.
Defense Minister Singh, while updating his profile photo on
“On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we salute the valor and sacrifice of our armed forces, whose courage and determination continue to protect the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless partnership and deep synergy across the services, establishing a benchmark for modern military operations.” he wrote.
“Operation Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national determination and preparedness, demonstrating that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively at the most crucial moments. It is also testament to India’s steady progress towards achieving #Atmanirbharta, enhancing its capability while strengthening resilience.” he added.
Home Minister Shah, in a post on
“History will remember this day as the day when the precise striking power of our armed forces, the meticulous intelligence of our agencies and the determined political will rose together to destroy every address of terror across the border that dared to cast an evil shadow on our citizens in Pahalgam,” he said.
“This day will continue to send the terrible message to our enemies that they cannot escape, no matter where they hide. They are always before our eyes and under the fierce wrath of our firepower,” the interior minister said, adding: “On this day, I salute the unparalleled valor of our forces.”
Jaishankar also changed his profile picture and posted a picture of the Operation Sindoor logo on his timeline.
Nabin said Operation Sindoor is a symbol of the self-respect, justice and unwavering determination of the nation.
“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has dusted off the terrorists who were sweeping away our sisters’ ‘sindoor’ and sent a clear message that ‘New India’ knows how to give a decisive response to every injustice,” the BJP chief said in a post on Hindi channel X. he said.
Nabin said this glorious saga of victory is a final warning to forces that dare to challenge the integrity of India.
“On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we offer our deepest salutes to the indomitable courage, valor and unwavering determination of our brave security forces in defense of the nation,” the BJP chief said. he said.
