PM Modi’s Operation Sindoor Address: A New National Doctrine on Terrorism and a Stern Message to Pakistan

In a landmark address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Operation Sindoor as a watershed moment in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, marking a decisive shift from deterrence to direct action. Speaking on Buddha Purnima, a day symbolizing peace, the Prime Minister used the occasion to underscore that peace must sometimes be enforced through power.

PM Modi began his speech by paying tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, and scientists, crediting their “courage, patience, and precision” for the success of Operation Sindoor. “This operation is not just a name, it is a pledge fulfilled,” he said. “It is a commitment to justice, a response to the horrors inflicted on our people in Pahalgam.”

A Gruesome Provocation Met with Calculated Retaliation

Referring to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which civilians were murdered in front of their families purely on the basis of religion, Modi called it “a barbaric attempt to destroy the unity of India.” The attack, he said, shocked the conscience of the nation and unified citizens across regions, religions, and political lines in demanding retribution.

India’s response, Operation Sindoor, was launched in the early hours of May 7. The Prime Minister revealed that Indian forces struck deep into Pakistan, targeting terror headquarters in Bahawalpur and Muridke — locations long considered breeding grounds for international terrorism. Over 100 terrorists, including high-value leaders sheltered in Pakistan for decades, were eliminated in the operation.

“These are the very places whose footprints appear in 9/11, the London Tube bombings, and countless attacks on Indian soil,” Modi said. “India has sent a message — no sanctuary for terror will be spared.”

A New Red Line in Counterterrorism

Outlining a hardened national doctrine, Modi stated three new principles of India’s anti-terror posture:

Swift and direct retaliation: “If there is a terror attack on India, a fitting response will follow — on our terms, at the time and place of our choosing.”

No tolerance for nuclear blackmail: “India will not be cowed by the threat of nuclear weapons and will strike precisely at terrorist infrastructure shielded by such threats.”

No distinction between terrorists and their state sponsors: Citing the presence of top Pakistani military officials at the funerals of slain terrorists, Modi said the world has once again seen clear proof of “state-sponsored terrorism.”

Pakistan’s Miscalculation and India’s Precision

Modi detailed how Pakistan, rattled by the surgical precision of Indian strikes, launched retaliatory attacks targeting civilian and religious infrastructure in India. However, India’s advanced air defense systems neutralized most incoming drones and missiles.

“Pakistan had prepared to attack our borders, but we struck at their core,” the Prime Minister said. “Their prized airbases were crippled within days. Their audacity turned to desperation.”

By May 10, Pakistan’s military had initiated contact with the Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) seeking a de-escalation. India, having already dismantled significant terror infrastructure, agreed to suspend further action — conditionally.

“Let me be clear,” Modi emphasized, “We have suspended, not ended, our response. Future actions will depend entirely on Pakistan’s behavior.”

Made in India Arsenal and a New Warfare Paradigm

Modi also highlighted the success of indigenous defense systems in Operation Sindoor. “The world has seen the strength of Made in India weapons,” he said. “From deserts to mountains, from the battlefield to the digital realm, we have proven our supremacy in 21st-century warfare.”

He credited India’s defense industry for enhancing self-reliance and ensuring that Indian responses are swift, smart, and strategic.

Message to the Global Community: Talks Only on Terror and PoK

Sending a strong message to the international community, Modi reiterated India’s clear policy: “There will be no talks with Pakistan unless they relate to terrorism or Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Terror and talks cannot go together. Terror and trade cannot go together. Water and blood cannot flow together.”

He warned that Pakistan’s strategy of fostering terrorism would ultimately backfire. “If Pakistan wants to survive, it must dismantle its terror infrastructure. There is no other path to peace.”

Call for Global Unity Against Terrorism

Prime Minister Modi used the speech to call for a global consensus on zero tolerance for terrorism, asserting that the world cannot afford to normalize or negotiate with extremist ideologies.

“This is not an era of war — but it is also not an era of terrorism,” he said. “Zero tolerance against terror is the guarantee of a better world.”

Conclusion: Power as the Path to Peace

Concluding his address, Modi invoked the teachings of Lord Buddha, linking the spiritual pursuit of peace with the practical necessity of strength. “To walk the path of peace, power is necessary. In the last few days, India has shown both.”

He ended with a rousing tribute to the Armed Forces and a reaffirmation of India’s unity and resilience.