PM Modi during his public address.
New Delhi: In his first public address since the India-Pakistan military strikes last week following Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation tonight. During his address, PM Modi highlighted that a “new normal” was created following Operation Sindoor in India’s fight against terrorism.
In his first televised address since the launch of Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said the recent strikes by Indian armed forces had destroyed nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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Congratulating the Indian Armed Forces for successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor, PM Modi dedicated it to all the mothers and daughters for “whipping sindoor” from their heads.
Accusing Pakistani government and the army of “nurturing terrorism,” he warned that one day, it will “destroy them from within.” “If Pakistan wants to survive, they will have to dismantle the terror infrastructure,” he said.
He further said that Operation Sindoor was a fitting and crushing response and that any future terrorist attack on India will be responded to with a crushing retaliation. “We will not see the difference between the terrorist & Pakistani establishment,” the prime minister warned.
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists including a Nepalese citizen.
May 12, 2025, 08:27 pm: PM Modi Ends The Address
PM Modi praised the bravery and unity of all the citizens and ended the speech with chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai.
May 12, 2025, 08:25 pm: “Water And Blood Won’t Flow Together”
“Terror and talks won’t go together. Terror and trade can’t work together. Neither does water and blood flow together,” he said referring to India’s diplomatic measures taken after the Pahalagam terror attack, like suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
May 12, 2025, 08:20 pm: India Will Not Tolerate Any Nuclear Blackmail, Says PM Modi
“When there was an attack against India, we gave a fitting and crushing response. If there is any further terrorist attack on India, we will respond with a crushing retaliation. We will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. We will take action on our terms,” he added.
May 12, 2025, 08:18 pm: “India Won’t See Terrorists, Government Separately, Says PM Modi To Pakistan
The Indian armed forces are on high-alert, PM Narendra Modi said. “After the surgical strikes and Balakot, Operation Sindoor is a testament to India’s policy-action against terrorism. This operation has set a new-normal against terrorism. If any attack happens on India, we will respond according to our own terms and strike the roots of terrorism,” he added.
May 12, 2025, 08:15 pm: “Even Their Morale Was Shattered”
“When India’s missiles and drones struck inside Pakistan, it wasn’t just the terrorist organisations that were hit — even their morale was shattered,” said PM Modi.
“Pakistan was rattled. Instead of standing with India, Pakistan launched an attack against it. Pakistan targeted gurdwaras, schools, civilians’ homes, and military positions. Pakistan exposed itself completely. Pakistan had prepared to strike at the border… but India struck directly at the heart of Pakistan,” he said.
May 12, 2025, 08:08 pm: ‘I Salute Armed Forces’: PM Modi On Operation Sindoor
Addressing the nation, PM Modi said, “I salute our armed forces. Our brave soldiers displayed valor during Operation Sindoor and achieved success.”
Dedicating the Operation Sindoor to all mothers, sisters and daughters, he said, “All terrorist organisations would have come to know what the result is of whipping sindoor (vermilion) from our daughters and mothers’ heads.”
