Mon May 12 11:27:51 UTC 2025: ## Patriotic Naming Spree Follows India’s Military Operation
**Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India – May 12, 2025** – A wave of patriotic sentiment has swept through Kushinagar following India’s military operation, “Operation Sindoor,” launched in response to the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack. At least 17 newborn baby girls born in Kushinagar Medical College over the past two days have been named “Sindoor” by their families.
Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, was undertaken as retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
Parents in Kushinagar are naming their daughters Sindoor to honor the operation and express pride in the Indian armed forces’ response. One parent, Archana Shahi, stated that the name represents not just the operation, but an “emotion” of national pride. Others echoed similar sentiments, citing a desire to remember the event and instill courage in their daughters.
The widespread adoption of the name “Sindoor” reflects the profound impact of Operation Sindoor on the community and underscores a surge of nationalistic feeling following the tragic Pahalgam attack.
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