In a resolute address delivered in Bikaner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s firm stance against terrorism, underscoring the country’s commitment to national security. His speech followed Operation Sindoor, a swift military response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, aimed at eliminating terror hideouts.
Modi stated unequivocally that Pakistan would bear the consequences of its continued support for terrorism, revealing that India’s armed forces had neutralized multiple terror bases in just 22 minutes. He further noted that Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase remained incapacitated, a direct outcome of India’s precision strikes.
The Prime Minister’s remarks carried deep emotional weight, especially when he invoked the sindoor, a traditional symbol of marital pride, which he said had been wiped away by terrorists in Pahalgam. “When sindoor turns into gunpowder, the outcome is clear,” he declared, vowing that India would never yield to terror.
Beyond military action, Modi signaled a decisive shift in India’s diplomatic approach, asserting that there would be neither trade nor talks with Pakistan, except on the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also hinted at revisiting the Indus Water Treaty, emphasizing that India would no longer allow Pakistan to benefit from its rightful share of water.
Delivered in Rajasthan—a land synonymous with courage—the speech echoed Modi’s address following the Balakot airstrikes five years ago. It was a rallying call, designed to bolster nationalistic sentiment and affirm India’s military determination on the global stage.
As tensions mount, Modi’s message leaves no room for ambiguity: India will not tolerate terrorism, and its responses will be swift, precise, and unwavering.