In his first national address since the start of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Modi speaks to the Country
New Delhi, May 12:
PM Modi: We have to become extremely powerful… and also use this power when the need arises.
PM Modi: Terror and Talks cannot happen together
Terror and Trade cannot happen together
Water and Blood cannot go hand in hand.
If we talk to Pakistan we will only talk about terrorism, about POK with them.
PM Modi: We have proved ourself in new age warfare…..Made in India defence equipment has do a great job and the world is noticing this
PM Modi: Our Unity is our greatest strength. This is not the time for war but its also not the time for terrorism.
PM Modi: This is just a breather to see how Pakistan will behave and if it will mend its ways….
This is the new normal-
- Terrorist actions will not be tolerated. We will strike back.
- No Nuclear blackmail will be tolerated.
- We will not differentiate between the leaders of a nation and those of a terror outfit if they attack us.
PM Modi: We hit Pakistan fast and hard! Their air bases were destroyed. Pakistand we forced to seek help from countires for intervention and then the DGMO contacted India for ceasefire
PM Modi: Pahalgam incident hurt me personally.
Over 100 dreaded terrorists met their end in Pakistan,
While we were targeting terrorists, Pakistan started attacking us, our religious places, our soldiers, ordinary citizens.
PM Modi: Terrorist outfits could never imagine that we could take such an action.
PM Modi: We fucntioned as One Nation, Nation First philosophy,
PM Modi: Terrorists killed innocent people
PM Modi: I salute our Forces, Scientists, Brave Soldriers.
Our Forces displayed a lot of courage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 PM today, his first public statement since India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including 24 Indian tourists.
The operation, a precise military retaliation targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, was launched after investigations confirmed the involvement of Pakistani nationals linked to the banned group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attack had sparked national outrage, prompting diplomatic measures such as the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, visa cancellations, and the closure of the Attari border.
Also Read: “Enemy Destroyed in the Sky”: India Confirms Downing of Pakistani Mirage During Operation Sindoor
Key Terror Operatives Eliminated
Among those killed in the strikes were key operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, including:
- Mudassar Khadian Khas and Khalid alias Abu Akasha (LeT)
- Mohammed Yusuf Azhar, Hafiz Mohammed Jaleel, and Mohammad Hassan Khan (JeM)
Also Read: India, Pakistan Military Chiefs Speak via Hotline for First Time Since Ceasefire
Yusuf Azhar, Masood Azhar’s brother-in-law, was a wanted terrorist linked to the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814, which had forced India to release Masood Azhar from jail.
Pakistan’s Response and Indian Retaliation
Following India’s targeted strikes, Pakistan launched drones and missiles toward Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Punjab, continuing shelling across the LoC and international border. In response, India conducted calibrated counter-strikes on key Pakistani military sites, including:
- Airfields in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sagodha, and Bholari
- Radar and command installations near Lahore, Gujranwala, Sukkur, and Sialkot
Ceasefire and Diplomatic Narrative
A ceasefire was announced on Saturday, with US President Donald Trump confirming the development. India, however, clarified that the ceasefire was the result of a direct conversation between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries, without crediting any third-party mediation.
The Indian government has made it clear that any future act of terrorism emanating from Pakistan will be treated as an act of war, with a firm and decisive military response.
Prime Minister Modi’s address is expected to outline India’s strategy moving forward, its resolve on national security, and a message to both citizens and the international community regarding India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.
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