During the NDTV Defence Summit, Pankaj Saran, a member of India's National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), highlighted a shift in the nation's strategic approach. Saran asserted that 'Operation Sindoor' represents a departure from the policies of all previous Indian governments, suggesting that the country is now operating under a new security doctrine.

A central theme of Saran’s remarks was the necessity of strategic vigilance regarding international relationships. He specifically noted that it is 'important to also see how your ally talks to your enemy,' implying that India’s diplomatic and security calculations must account for the complex, often overlapping, relationships between its partners and its adversaries. While Saran characterized this as a significant evolution in governance and defense strategy, he did not provide specific details regarding the mechanics of the new doctrine or the specific outcomes of the operation mentioned.