On the night of May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, making it clear that India has only postponed Operation Sindoor, not permanently halted it. He announced that India's response to the terrorist and military bases in Pakistan has merely been paused. In the coming days, India will assess Pakistan's actions and will be fully prepared to retaliate if provoked. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has now responded to PM Modi's assertive stance.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry accused India's actions of setting a dangerous precedent for aggression, pushing the entire region towards catastrophe. They labeled PM Modi's statements as inflammatory and claimed India is violating international laws during a time when global efforts aim towards regional peace and stability.
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The bold warning served by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Punjab's Adampur Airbase has left a mark on Pakistan, prompting their Defense Minister Khawaja Asif to declare a complete severance of ties with terrorism. Experts consider this declaration as a desperate move to salvage Pakistan's deteriorating global image.
'We'll Strangle You at Home': PM Modi’s Resolute Message
At the Indian Air Force Station in Adampur, Prime Minister Modi delivered a clear message to Pakistan that while India always sides with peace, it will decisively defeat any adversary if provoked. He stated that those masterminding terror now realize any attempt to challenge India will lead to utter devastation. Addressing the air warriors of the Indian Air Force, he proudly announced, 'The Pakistani army on whom these terrorists relied has been overpowered by the Indian army, air force, and citizens. There is no place left in Pakistan for terrorists to breathe easily. We will strike at home and leave no chance of escape.'
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We Have Severed All Ties with Terrorism: Pakistan
On May 7, Indian airstrikes targeted nine locations of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Hizbul Mujahideen, leaving over 100 terrorists dead, causing panic across the border. Faced with increased international pressure and diplomatic isolation, Pakistan's defense establishment now denies its longstanding ties with terrorist networks to protect its image. India's aggressive stance and capability to target terror infrastructures within Pakistan have rendered it a jest on the world stage. Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, acknowledging in a recent Sky News interview, admitted their three-decade-old role as a haven for terrorists. He further revealed in another interview that Pakistan has severed all ties with terrorism.
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This Era Isn't Just About Warfare, Nor About Terrorism
Khawaja Asif's claim about severing ties with terrorism is seen as Pakistan's effort to escape economic sanctions and international backlash. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his national address, emphasized that Pakistan's military and government nurturing terrorism will ultimately bring their downfall. To preserve its existence, Pakistan must dismantle its terror setups. There is no alternative to peace. He also conveyed a message to adversaries that terrorists cannot threaten India. Wherever they hide, in any nation, India will seek them out and terminate the threat. PM Modi asserted this era is not one of warfare, nor terrorism, but about safeguarding citizens from threats through decisive action.
