Diplomat Correspondent
New Delhi,DD, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh interacted with the vibrant Indian community in Rabat, Morocco, on September 21, 2025. The Indian community commended the decisive action of the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor. Raksha Mantri reaffirmed that the Armed Forces were fully prepared and had been given complete freedom to respond after the cowardly attack on innocent Indians in Pahalgam. Stressing that India’s actions were measured and non-escalatory, he said, “Humne dharm dekh kar nahi, karm dekh kar maara hai,” quoting the Ramcharitmanas to describe the nation’s firm yet restrained approach.
In a candid exchange with members of the diaspora, Rajnath Singh highlighted the multidimensional progress achieved by India in the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite global and geopolitical challenges, he stated that India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy, rising from the 11th to the 4th largest in the world, and is poised to enter the top three soon. Raksha Mantri highlighted India’s digital transformation, rapid strides in the knowledge economy, and the surge in startups from 18 unicorns a decade ago to 118 today. He underlined the remarkable growth of India’s defence industry, which has achieved production worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and defence exports exceeding Rs 23,000 crore to more than 100 countries.
Rajnath Singh lauded the hard work, dedication, and honesty of the Indian Community, which reflects the strength of Indian character across the world. He recalled the words of Swami Vivekananda at the Parliament of World’s Religions, underscoring that in Indian culture, it is character that truly defines a person. Members of the diaspora echoed their pride in India’s rising global stature, rooted in strong economic foundations and growing military strength.DD