PM's call for informed messaging has ministers prepping with 'Op Sindoor' articles

NEW DELHI: Some time ago, PM Narendra Modi had advised his ministers to be thoroughly prepared before speaking on any issue in public and is said to have emphasised the importance of preparation by citing his own example — sharing that he meticulously reviews all details and prepares carefully before making any public address.

Now, this is being put to practice.

TOI has learnt that several cabinet ministers have been given a bunch of important articles published in newspapers and magazines on Operation Sindoor and its significance so that they get a full perspective of India’s all-out crackdown on terrorists and terrorism. Sources said the articles, including their Hindi translations, were shared with ministers after the last cabinet meeting held earlier this month.

This comes ahead of the plans for ministers to hit the streets and lead padyatras ahead of the 11th anniversary of the Modi govt, highlighting govt’s achievements and decisive action against cross-border terrorism . Sources said the ministers have not yet received any official communication about the public outreach, including the long padyatras and the schedule.

It can be recalled that on May 7, barely hours after the first round of Operation Sindoor, the PM, while chairing a cabinet meeting, had urged ministers to avoid making unnecessary political commentary on the air strikes.