Rajnath Singh says government has given operational freedom to armed forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026 that the government has granted operational freedom to India's security forces and stands firmly behind them. He stressed that the armed forces have the freedom to take necessary operational decisions to protect national security.

Singh's remarks were made amid broader discussions on India's defence preparedness, national security, modern warfare and the evolving strategic environment.