In a powerful address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that Pakistan was left reeling after India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure across the border. He said that following India’s robust response, Pakistan sought ways to de-escalate tensions and even contacted India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) after suffering heavy losses.
PM Modi said the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. “Operation Sindoor is not just a name—it embodies the emotions and resolve of millions of Indians. It represents our commitment to justice,” the Prime Minister declared.
According to Modi, in the late hours of May 6 and the early morning of May 7, Indian forces struck deep into Pakistani territory, destroying terror hideouts and training camps with pinpoint precision. “These were not just buildings we hit—these were nerve centers of global terrorism,” he said, citing locations like Bahawalpur and Muridke, which he described as “universities of global terrorism” with ties to attacks like 9/11 and the London Tube bombings.
PM Modi emphasized the scale of the damage, stating that more than 100 dreaded terrorists were killed, including high-profile operatives who had been living freely in Pakistan for decades. “India eliminated them in one stroke,” he said.
Reacting to India’s decisive strikes, PM Modi said Pakistan responded with aggression rather than remorse—launching attacks on Indian schools, religious institutions, civilian homes, and military bases. However, he noted, “Pakistan’s drones and missiles were no match for India’s air defense systems. They fell like straws in the sky.”
The Prime Minister also said that while Pakistan had prepared for a conflict at the border, India bypassed those defenses and “struck at the heart of Pakistan.” Critical airbases of the Pakistan Air Force, once a symbol of pride for Islamabad, were heavily damaged during the operation.
“After facing severe losses in the first three days, Pakistan was disoriented and desperate. It began appealing to the international community and eventually contacted our DGMO on May 10,” PM Modi said.
He added that following Pakistan’s assurance that it would refrain from future terror or military provocations, India decided to temporarily halt retaliatory actions. “Let me make it clear: this is only a suspension of operations—not a cessation. Our response will depend on Pakistan’s actions going forward,” he asserted.
The Prime Minister concluded with a message of national unity and determination: “When the country is united, when the spirit of ‘Nation First’ guides our decisions, then no force can stop us. We have shown the world our resolve.”
