Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, is a ‘mission to protect humanity and end terrorism’. He stressed that anyone who tried to bleed India would get a reply in the same language.
Addressing a gathering here, the PM hailed Operation Sindoor and said that India's retaliation in the wake of Pakistani aggression was so strong ‘that their airbases are still in ICU’. PM Modi said it was the valour and bravery of India's Armed Forces that Pakistan waved the white flag. He also said India had a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against terrorism.
"Operation Sindoor made our policy crystal clear. Whoever will make us bleed will see a similar response. At no cost will they be spared. Operation Sindoor is a mission to save humanity and end terrorism. We waited for 15 days to see if Pakistan would take any steps against terrorism, but, probably, terrorism is their bread and butter. When they did nothing, I gave our armed forces a free hand," PM Modi said. PM Modi said those raising an eye against India would not be spared.
Meanwhile, the PM, addressing a rally in Dahod, Gujarat, on Monday, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, asserting that the neighbouring country existed solely on a foundation of hatred for India. He contrasted this with India’s vision of eliminating poverty and achieving economic development.
“Pakistan, which came into existence after Partition, survives only on hatred towards India. Their sole agenda is to harm Bharat,” said the PM. “In contrast, our nation is moving forward with clear goals — to remove poverty, accelerate economic growth and become a fully developed country.”
The Prime Minister was speaking after launching multiple development projects worth ₹24,000 crore in the region, including a major locomotive manufacturing plant. The event also saw the inauguration of new train services, including the Ahmedabad-Veraval Vande Bharat Express and the Valsad-Dahod Express. Modi informed the crowd that Vande Bharat trains were now operational on 70 different routes across the country, showcasing India’s technological and infrastructural progress.
PM Modi also praised India’s retaliatory military strike—Operation Sindoor—conducted in the early hours of May 7, following a deadly terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The attack had claimed the lives of 26 Indian nationals. In response, Operation Sindoor inflicted substantial damage on terror infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Referring to the counter-terror operation, the PM issued a stern warning, declaring, “Those daring to wipe off the sindoor of our sisters must know their end is near.” The statement was met with loud applause from the audience and underscored the government's hard stance against terrorism and cross-border attacks.
Further emphasising the importance of self-reliance, Modi urged citizens to use and promote Indian-made products during major festivals such as Holi, Diwali and Ganesh Puja. “Everything we need for our country’s progress must be made right here in India,” he said, reinforcing the ‘Make in India’ initiative. He reiterated that his government’s policies were focused on inclusive development, particularly targeting regions that have historically remained backward and underserved.
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