Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said terror will wipe out Pakistan itself for its continued support to terrorist activities inside India. He said after Operation Sindoor, India will continue to take decisive steps to protect its people from any threat, hinting at more strikes if there was a spike in terror.
In his first televised address after the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Modi said India will talk to Pakistan only on limiting its support to terror and on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This is a reference to Trump, who had evinced interest in solving all issues, including Kashmir. The government doesn’t want third-party involvement and sees it as a bilateral issue for India and Pakistan to discuss.
Assuring the people, Modi said terror and talks cannot happen together, nor can terror go along with trade or terror along with water in an apparent rebuff to US President Donald Trump, who has been speaking of India and Pakistan getting back to trading with the US.
In a firm, emotionally charged speech, he said India decisively responded to the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor, saying the country has “turned the homes of terrorists into ruins”.
Modi saluted the Indian armed forces, scientists, and security personnel, crediting their bravery and precision for the operation’s success. “Operation Sindoor is not just a name,” he said, “it is a reflection of the emotions of crores of Indians and a pledge for justice.”
Referring to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people were brutally killed, Modi called it deliberate targeting of innocent tourists. “The cruelty shown by terrorists, asking people’s religion and killing them in front of their children, was an attack not only on humanity but on India’s harmony,” the Prime Minister said.
Terror’s epicentres destroyed in Pakistan and PoK
Modi confirmed that on the night of May 6 and early May 7, Indian forces launched targeted strikes on terror hubs across Pakistan and PoK, including key facilities of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. These included terror camps, training centers, and command infrastructure. “More than 100 hardcore terrorists were eliminated — the same who had roamed free in Pakistan for two to three decades,” he announced.
The strikes also destroyed Bahawalpur-based facilities, which Modi described as a “global university of terrorism,” linking them to past international attacks, including 9/11 and London bombings.
Pakistan retaliated, India exposed them
Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan retaliated by targeting Indian civilian zones, including schools, temples, and homes. However, Modi said Pakistan’s efforts failed miserably. “India’s air defence system crushed their drones and missiles mid-air,” he said, adding, “Pakistan’s pride in its airbase crumbled before India’s accuracy.”
He noted that in just the first three days, Pakistan had been so severely hit that it began seeking international intervention. On May 10, Pakistan’s military approached India’s DGMO to propose a halt to further escalation.
“By then, we had already reduced their terror infrastructure to rubble. Their terror bases had become their own ruins,” Modi said.
He concluded by reaffirming that India will consider peace, but only after destroying the backbone of terror. “We have avenged the sindoor wiped off our sisters’ foreheads,” he declared.
Prime Minister Modi continued his address by highlighting how the world has now seen the true face of Pakistan, especially after high-ranking Pakistani officials were seen publicly attending the funerals of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor. “This is undeniable proof of state-sponsored terrorism,” he said, asserting that India will continue to take decisive steps to protect its people from any threat.
Modi underlined that India had repeatedly outmatched Pakistan on the battlefield, but this time, Operation Sindoor introduced a new dimension—one that showcased India’s prowess in new-age warfare. “We have demonstrated the power of Made-in-India weapons systems. Their performance has proven that the time has come for India to lead in 21st-century warfare technology,” he added.
He urged citizens to remain united, calling India’s unity its greatest strength. “This may not be an age of world wars, but it cannot be an age of terrorism either. Zero tolerance for terrorism is the guarantee of a better world,” he said.
Taking a firm stand, PM Modi warned that Pakistan’s patronage of terror will eventually destroy it from within. “If Pakistan wants to survive, it must eliminate terrorism from its soil. There is no other path,” he declared.
He reiterated India’s clear policy—“Terror and talks cannot go together. Terror and trade cannot coexist. Blood and water cannot flow together.”
Addressing the global community, the Prime Minister said, “If there is ever to be a dialogue with Pakistan, it will be only on terrorism and only on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.”
Modi concluded his address by invoking the spirit of Buddha Purnima, calling for a future guided by peace, strength, and prosperity. “Lord Buddha showed us the way of peace, and even that path passes through strength,” he said. “For every Indian to live in peace and fulfill the dream of a developed India, it is essential for the nation to be strong — and when required, to use that strength.”
“I once again salute our armed forces and all security personnel for their valour in achieving the goals of Operation Sindoor,” he declared. “This valour, this courage, this sacrifice — I dedicate it to every mother of India, every sister, and every daughter of the nation.”
With a resounding tribute, Modi ended his speech, “Bharat Mata ki Jai! Bharat Mata ki Jai! Bharat Mata ki Jai!
