Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that India makes independent decisions, uninfluenced by external powers. He emphasized that Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror action, is ongoing in various forms, initiated to instill sanity and humanity. Dhankhar cautioned citizens against external narratives, affirming India's sovereignty and its commitment to peaceful coexistence within the global community, guided by mutual respect and diplomatic dialogue.
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