New Delhi: In a bold and unequivocal message to the nation following Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail and will respond to any terrorist attack with strict and decisive action.
“Operation Sindoor is now India’s established policy in the fight against terrorism, marking a decisive shift in India’s strategic approach”, he declared, stating that the operation has set a new standard, a new normal in counter-terrorism measures.
In a first address to the nation since India’s military retaliation ‘Operation Sindoor,’ PM Modi on Monday outlined three key pillars of India’s security doctrine.
Firstly, the ‘Decisive Retaliation,’ any terrorist attack on India will be met with a strong and resolute response. India will retaliate on its terms, targeting terror hubs at their roots.
The second is ‘No Tolerance for Nuclear Blackmail.’
PM Modi said India will not be intimidated by nuclear threats. Any terrorist safe haven operating under this pretext will face precise and decisive strikes.
The third pillar is ‘No distinction between terror sponsors and terrorists.’
PM Modi said India will no longer see terrorist leaders and the governments sheltering them as separate entities.
He pointed out that during Operation Sindoor, the world once again witnessed Pakistan’s disturbing reality–senior Pakistani military officials openly attending funerals of eliminated terrorists, proving Pakistan’s deep involvement in state-sponsored terrorism.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed that India will continue taking decisive steps to safeguard its citizens against any threat.
The Prime Minister emphasised that India’s armed forces–the Army, Air Force, Navy, Border Security Force (BSF), and paramilitary units–remain on high alert, ensuring national security at all times.