Operation Sindoor: Names of sweets changed from 'Pak' to Shree after India, Pakistan war

In the wake of India's decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, a wave of patriotism has swept across the nation, manifesting in various symbolic gestures. In Jaipur, Rajasthan, traditional sweets like 'Moti Pak', 'Aam Pak', and 'Gond Pak' have been renamed to 'Moti Shree', 'Aam Shree', and 'Gond Shree'. 

Shopkeepers initiated this change to distance the connotation of 'Pak' from Pakistan, aligning with the national sentiment following Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor was launched as a coordinated tri-services military operation involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The operation targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, serving as a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives. The name 'Sindoor' holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing the marital status of Hindu women. Its selection for the operation underscores the nation's collective grief and resolve, especially considering the attack's impact on families.

The renaming of sweets in Jaipur is part of a broader national expression of unity and patriotism. Across India, citizens have celebrated Operation Sindoor's success, with reports of people distributing sweets, lighting firecrackers, and chanting slogans like "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". In Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, several newborns have been named 'Sindoor' as a tribute to the operation and the sacrifices of soldiers and their families.

These gestures reflect a nation united in its stand against terrorism and its commitment to honoring the memories of those lost. The collective actions, from renaming sweets to naming children, signify a profound societal response to the events surrounding Operation Sindoor.