In a powerful address at the Adampur Air Base on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent an unambiguous message to India’s enemies: any attack on Indian soil will provoke swift and decisive retaliation.
Speaking directly to Air Force personnel, PM Modi declared, “There is only one consequence for raising eyes against India destruction.”
The Prime Minister praised the Indian Armed Forces for their heroism during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the military had dismantled key terror networks with precision and force.
Interacted with the air warriors and soldiers at AFS Adampur. Their courage and professionalism in protecting our nation are commendable. https://t.co/hFjkVIUl8o
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2025
Operation Sindoor: A Turning Point In India’s Counter-Terror Doctrine
Referring to the recent cross-border operation, PM Modi revealed that Indian forces had destroyed nine terror hideouts and eliminated over 100 terrorists, stating that their commanders now understood that challenging India invites annihilation.
“We will storm their homes and destroy them. We will not give them a chance to escape,” the Prime Minister warned.
PM Modi further emphasised that India’s stance on terrorism has become its ‘new normal’, and the days of strategic restraint in the face of terror have ended.
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PM Modi reiterated that Operation Sindoor was not aimed at the Pakistani military or civilians but targeted terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Backed by air, land, and sea operations, the mission inflicted significant damage on 11 terror-linked air bases, with Indian forces acting with calibrated restraint to minimise civilian casualties.
Armed Forces Hailed For Bravery And Precision
Lauding the Armed Forces for their courage, unity, and professionalism, the Prime Minister stated, “You have strengthened the soul of the nation. You have upheld our honour and taken India’s self-respect to new heights.”
PM Modi further noted that the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force had collectively dismantled the support system on which terrorists and the Pakistani military had relied, ensuring that “no corner in Pakistan can offer terrorists a safe haven any longer.”
‘India Will Not Bow To Nuclear Blackmail’
Prime Minister Modi also addressed the issue of nuclear threats, affirming India’s refusal to succumb to nuclear blackmail. He outlined three core principles of India’s security doctrine:
- India will respond to terror attacks on its own terms.
- India will not tolerate nuclear intimidation.
- India will hold terror-supporting governments and terror masterminds equally accountable.
“The world now understands India’s new resolve and its evolving security framework,” the Prime Minister said.
Invoking poetic lines originally dedicated to Maharana Pratap’s horse, Chetak, PM Modi drew a symbolic link between India’s historic valour and modern military prowess.
“These words were once written for Chetak, but they now echo in the spirit and precision of our armed forces and modern weaponry,” PM Modi remarked.
A New Security Paradigm
In his concluding remarks, PM Modi further stated that Operation Sindoor had set a new benchmark in India’s counter-terror efforts.
The Prime Minister described the success of the mission as the dawn of a ‘new normal’ in Indian defence strategy marked by proactivity, precision, and unwavering resolve.
PM’s visit to Adampur came just days after the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, with the base having played a pivotal role in the execution of Operation Sindoor.
“The slogan ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ is not just a chant it’s the unwavering resolve of every soldier ready to give their life for the country,” PM Modi concluded, standing shoulder to shoulder with the nation’s defenders.
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