In a powerful and uncompromising address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s zero-tolerance stand on terrorism, directly calling out Pakistan for its role in cross-border terror activities. Asserting that India will no longer surrender to nuclear threats, PM Modi emphasized that the nation’s response to terrorism will be decisive and relentless. PM Modi’s address comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, marking a bold and strategic shift in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism signaling that India is prepared to act decisively, with or without international mediation.
Here are the key speeches from his address:
On empowering the armed forces:
“We have given full freedom to the Indian Army to wipe out terrorists,” said PM Modi, adding that “every terrorist now knows what it means to wipe the sindoor off the foreheads of our sisters and daughters.”
On the spirit behind Operation Sindoor:
“Operation Sindoor is more than just a military action—it is the voice of a nation’s emotions and its unwavering commitment to justice,” he stated, referring to the swift response carried out on May 6–7.
On ceasefire with conditions:
“We have temporarily paused our retaliatory operations after Pakistan assured it would refrain from terror or military provocation, but this is only a suspension, not a withdrawal.”
On unified military strength:
“The Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces are fully alert. Operation Sindoor follows in the footsteps of previous surgical and air strikes—it is now India's clear policy on terrorism.”
On establishing a new normal:
“Operation Sindoor has set a new benchmark. Our policy is simple—every terror attack will be met with a powerful response. We will strike wherever the roots of terrorism are found. And let me be clear: India will not accept nuclear blackmail.”
On Pakistan's provocations:
“Instead of cooperating against terrorism, Pakistan attacked schools, temples, homes, and military posts. But the world saw their drones and missiles fall to India’s superior air defence systems.”
On dialogue and terror:
“Our position is unambiguous: there can be no talks with terror. Terror and trade, terror and dialogue, cannot coexist.”
On Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK):
“If there are any talks with Pakistan, they will be only about terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Nothing else.”
On National unity and armed forces:
“I salute the Indian Armed Forces and every citizen committed to national unity. Bharat Mata ki Jai!”
