New Delhi, May 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday changed the display pictures across his social media accounts to mark one year of Operation Sindoor and urged citizens to do the same in honour of India’s armed forces. In a post on X, Modi said the military operation, launched a year ago, reflected the courage of the armed forces and their response to attacks on Indian citizens.
“A year ago, during #OperationSindoor, our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces,” he wrote. The prime minister appealed to people to update the display pictures on platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp using the image shared by him online.
The move triggered widespread reactions on social media, with supporters and several party leaders adopting the commemorative image shortly after the appeal. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 last year and has since been projected by the government as a symbol of India’s military resolve and national unity.
