NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday warned that India cannot tolerate even the threat of a nuclear attack, recalling Operation Sindoor, which he said proved that Pakistan’s assumptions about its nuclear capability were wrong.“The country cannot tolerate even the threat of a nuclear attack. Pakistan thought it could do anything with nuclear capability, but Operation Sindoor proved it wrong. The new normal’s impact was visible on Pakistan — we outperformed it in every field, including sports,” General Chauhan said while addressing students at the 128th Foundation Day celebrations of Scindia School in Gwalior.He emphasised that a war is not fought by armed forces alone but by the entire nation, with political leaders, diplomats and soldiers all playing critical roles. “Operation Sindoor created a new matrix of decision and timing in warfare. Many challenges still lie ahead for the armed forces. No war is fought by the armed forces alone; the whole nation fights it. Leaders, diplomats and soldiers know their roles,” he said, as quoted by PTI.General Chauhan explained that Operation Sindoor, which involved precision air strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK, established a “new normal” — that “talks and terrorism cannot go hand in hand.” He underlined the broader responsibility of citizens, saying nation-building is a collective effort. “The future belongs to India. The coming era belongs to India, and we, the 140 crore people of this country, can achieve this together,” he said, urging the youth to actively contribute during “Amrit Kaal.”Union minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, foreign secretary Vikram Misri, alumni and parents of students attended the event held at the Gwalior Fort, reported PTI.
