New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Accusing Pakistan Army Chief of having "lottere (thief-like) mentality," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the neighbouring country continues to live in a state of delusion.

Addressing a function here, the Defence Minister said, "The Chief of the Pakistan Army, knowingly or unknowingly, has pointed towards a thief mentality, which Pakistan has been a victim of since its birth...We must break this delusion of the Pakistani Army. "

He said, "Due to 'Operation Sindoor,' such a delusion should not have arisen in their minds in the first place. But we must ensure that alongside India's prosperity, our culture, and our economic prosperity, our defence capabilities and the spirit to fight for our national h...