2025 May will be etched in history for Operation Sindoor. On the last day of May, I compile my fragmented thoughts. These thoughts occurred to me during this entire month of unprecedented highs.
There were also occasional lows.
- I wanted a precision strike to avenge the Pahalgam massacre and not a full-blown conflict. Because I didn’t want any more of Indian blood to be shed on these rogue Pakistanis.
- But once the Indian Armed Forces struck, and when hostilities commenced, I backed them 100%. Because that’s what responsible citizens too.
- And not clamour for ‘de-escalation’ when the enemy is a textbook case of dishonour and villainy.
- India never was, is not and will never be an aggressor. Just as Hindus weren’t, aren’t and won’t be. India wants to be left alone to keep its head down and work.
- But if India is messed with, it’ll rise to carry out its ‘dharma’.
- The two nights of relentless drone incursions by Pakistan made me think. I thought about how North India has suffered this ‘invasion’ for centuries. Standing strong every time, defending Bharat, not letting the rest of India feel the heat…
- I’ve a newfound respect for North India now. If North Indians are aggressive, I now believe it’s the genetic response to being continuously in the fight mode.
- If North Indians come across as ‘communal’, I can see the reason for that too clearly now.
- I felt initially that India was losing the ‘narrative war’. But then, it dawned on me that we mustn’t be craving for the world’s validation. None of the strong countries do this.
- USA, Russia, China, and Israel pretty much do what they WANT to do.
- I was overwhelmed to see the way India came together. I didn’t have much expectation from GenZ. Still, I was surprised to see even them rising to defend India in the misinformation warfare.
- Just one example was a K-pop fan group that took on themselves to counter the online propaganda. I now believe India will do well, even if not all Indians wear their nationalism on their sleeves.
- As a corollary to the above, there will always be Indians who will speak against India. That’s to be expected in a democracy. The best is to ignore these haters.
- Still, if the haters cross the line, they must be shown their place.
- An Indian millennial has seen it all now, I believe. We’ve seen climate crisis, disruptive technology, and economic liberalization. There’s been a gradual curbing of Maoism and a Hindu resurgence.
- Horrendous air pollution and India’s ascent in sports are notable. India’s space missions, the Kargil War, and Operation Sindoor stand out.
- Additionally, there’s Kashmir’s amalgamation with the motherland and the Maha Kumbh Mela. Massive scams, the impact of Narendra Modi, and the pandemic were significant.
- Peak terrorism, recession, and riots have occurred. The rise of feminism, sometimes distorted into Femi-Nazism, is observed. The millennial has experienced social media, sudden deaths of young celebrities, and transformations in India’s responses to cross-border terrorism.
- We also remember the Y2K bug fear and more!
- India’s patience mustn’t be misconstrued as weakness. It will fight back. A memorable lesson I learnt was that our response should always be calculated and measured.
- Our response must be precise. It should occur at a place and time of our choosing. I’m going to inculcate these lessons into my daily life too.
- India is rising. & how!! This is a good time to be in India and to be an Indian.
And lastly, as long as the Indian Armed Forces exist, nobody and nothing can touch India! Jai Hind!!
