# Rajnath Singh launches Sindoor Army blood donation drive for soldiers

2026-08-12T16:10:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday launched the second edition of the ‘Sindoor Army Maha-Blood Donation Yatra’ in Delhi. Business Today reports that he linked the campaign to Operation Sindoor, calling it a symbol of courage, while the blood drive represents compassion. The aim, he said, is to ensure no soldier injured in service faces a blood shortage. The initiative brings citizens together to donate blood for the armed forces.

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- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/bt-tv/short-video/operation-sindoors-new-mission-blood-donation-for-indias-wounded-soldiers-548273-2026-08-10?utm_source=rssfeed>

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