PATNA: In a surge of patriotic pride following India's military operation against terror camps in Pakistan, families across the state are naming their newborns Sindoor, a symbolic tribute to the nation's resolve. The strike, dubbed ' Operation Sindoor ' and launched in the early hours of May 7, came just days after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists.
At least 12 babies born in Muzaffarpur district have been named Sindoor, while in Katihar, a baby girl was named Sindoori. For many families, it is a message of pride, sacrifice and hope.
In Katihar, Rakhi Kumari and Santosh Mandal celebrated the birth of their daughter with deep emotion. "The name Sindoori represents both patriotic sentiment and emotional unity. It is our tribute to the nation," said Santosh. He described the timing of her birth, which coincided with the strike, as a moment of pride. Rakhi said she hopes her daughter will one day wear a uniform and serve the country.
In Sitamarhi's Belsand, Vandana Devi shared a similar dream for her grandson. "My son runs a jewellery shop, but my grandson will join the Army and serve the country," she said. The baby, also named Sindoor, was born in a private hospital in Muzaffarpur.
In East Champaran's Phenhara, pharmaceutical businessman Aniket Kumar made an instant decision. "The moment I held him, I decided that I would name him Sindoor," he said, adding that the military's response to terror had filled his heart with pride.
In Muzaffarpur's Bochaha block, Himanshu Raj gave his niece the same name. "She was born on the night of the airstrike, so we named her Sindoor. The footage of the operation filled us with pride," he said, adding that the family will commemorate both her birthday and Operation Sindoor every year.
Pawan Soni from Jaffarpur village in Muzaffarpur's Paroo block said, "I named my son Sindoor. The operation that took place yesterday is a matter of great pride. The strike carried out in Pakistan is very commendable. I want my son to join the army and make the country proud."
Dr Siddharth, a neonatologist at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur's Juran Chhapra, confirmed the trend. "Many parents named their newborns, whether girl or boy, Sindoor. It is a matter of immense pride that India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan after the terror attack in Pahalgam," he said.
At least 12 babies born in Muzaffarpur district have been named Sindoor, while in Katihar, a baby girl was named Sindoori. For many families, it is a message of pride, sacrifice and hope.
In Katihar, Rakhi Kumari and Santosh Mandal celebrated the birth of their daughter with deep emotion. "The name Sindoori represents both patriotic sentiment and emotional unity. It is our tribute to the nation," said Santosh. He described the timing of her birth, which coincided with the strike, as a moment of pride. Rakhi said she hopes her daughter will one day wear a uniform and serve the country.
In Sitamarhi's Belsand, Vandana Devi shared a similar dream for her grandson. "My son runs a jewellery shop, but my grandson will join the Army and serve the country," she said. The baby, also named Sindoor, was born in a private hospital in Muzaffarpur.
In East Champaran's Phenhara, pharmaceutical businessman Aniket Kumar made an instant decision. "The moment I held him, I decided that I would name him Sindoor," he said, adding that the military's response to terror had filled his heart with pride.
In Muzaffarpur's Bochaha block, Himanshu Raj gave his niece the same name. "She was born on the night of the airstrike, so we named her Sindoor. The footage of the operation filled us with pride," he said, adding that the family will commemorate both her birthday and Operation Sindoor every year.
Pawan Soni from Jaffarpur village in Muzaffarpur's Paroo block said, "I named my son Sindoor. The operation that took place yesterday is a matter of great pride. The strike carried out in Pakistan is very commendable. I want my son to join the army and make the country proud."
Dr Siddharth, a neonatologist at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur's Juran Chhapra, confirmed the trend. "Many parents named their newborns, whether girl or boy, Sindoor. It is a matter of immense pride that India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan after the terror attack in Pahalgam," he said.
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