A new normal has emerged amid 'Operation Sindoor' — if Pakistan-supported terrorists strike us, we will strike back with greater force, says PM Modi, adding that terrorism will never be tolerated, and national security remains non-negotiable.
New Delhi: In a firm declaration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear to the world that terror and diplomacy -- or terror and trade -- cannot co-exist. He further emphasized that “blood and water cannot flow together”, reinforcing India's stance that a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can only proceed once terrorism and its promotion are eradicated completely from the soil of the neighboring country.
Trade, cooperation, and diplomacy must be built on trust, not on terror, the Prime Minister asserted. In his speech, the message was clear that India has taken an uncompromising stance against cross-border terrorism.
The recent targeting of nine terror camps within Pakistan has established a “new strategic paradigm”—one where India’s retaliation will be “fiercer, larger, and more decisive” should such threats persist, Modi said. He made it clear that “Operation Sindoor” is far from over. He asserted that India remains unwilling to engage in diplomatic talks with Pakistan, stating that there is currently “nothing to discuss” until terrorism comes to an end.
His message was stronger: “A new normal has emerged — if you strike us, we will strike back with greater force.” On the Indian military response against terrorism, he clarified that the precision airstrikes systematically dismantled “terrorist strongholds”, long identified as breeding grounds for extremism with ties to attacks in India, the UK, and other nations.
The Prime Minister asserted that India’s decisive actions send an unmistakable signal to the world: “terrorism will never be tolerated, and national security remains non-negotiable”. Later, at Adampur air base, the Prime Minister warned that although India had paused further military action at Pakistan's request, this restraint should not be mistaken for weakness. "If provoked again, India will retaliate with full force -- on its terms, in its time," he said, reiterating that India would not differentiate between terrorist leaders and the governments that protect them.
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Indus Treaty on hold: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar made it clear that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain suspended until Pakistan stops sheltering internationally designated terrorist entities and individuals who are also engaged in cross-border terrorism against India.
"Water issues have been raised. I re-emphasize that the government obviously was very clear that the Indus Waters Treaty is held in abeyance and will continue to be held in abeyance until cross-border terrorism by Pakistan is credibly and irrevocably stopped," Jaishankar told reporters after the inauguration of the Embassy of Honduras in New Delhi.
Making India's long-standing position clear once again, Jaishankar said that any issues pertaining to Pakistan will be dealt with Islamabad bilaterally. "Our relations, our dealings with Pakistan, will be bilateral and strictly bilateral. That has been the national consensus for many years, and there is absolutely no change in that consensus," Jaishankar noted.
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Turkey, Azerbaijan face the heat While global powers backed India after the Pahalgam terror attack, two countries — Turkey and Azerbaijan — stood out for their vocal support of Pakistan. It was also revealed that during the military conflict, Pakistan used some 300-400 Turkish drones in its failed attempt to attack security establishments in India. That open backing triggered a sweeping backlash within India. Indian tourists are cancelling trips to these two countries. E-commerce platforms are delisting products, and traders and travel aggregators are suspending services. India has revoked the security clearance for Turkish ground-handling firm Celebi Airport Services at its airports. The Turkish company handles around 70 per cent of the ground operations at Mumbai airport, including passenger services, load control, flight operations, cargo and postal services, warehouses and bridge operations. As per reports, the firm is partly owned by Sumeyye Erdogan, daughter of Tayyip Erdogan. Sumeyye Erdogan is married to Selcuk Bayraktar, the man who produces Bayraktar military drones which Pakistan used against India. Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic MoUs with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. The latest to act is Jamia Millia Islamia, which announced the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye. Even as Indians and businesses expressed outrage over Turkey's military support to Pakistan during its armed confrontation with India, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would stand by Pakistan in good times and bad. |
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‘Pak's N-facility should be under global supervision’ Srinagar: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the present ceasefire understanding is respected by India only as long as no terrorist attack takes place in the country. He also said that it was time that the nuclear facility of Pakistan was taken over by a global watchdog. Addressing the Indian Army soldiers at the Badami Bagh Cantonment area of Srinagar city, Singh said, "India will not succumb to any Nuclear blackmail by Pakistan as has been proved by the strikes on terror targets by us. It is time that the Nuclear facility of Pakistan is taken over by an international body so that their Nuclear bluff is called forever." “If any terror attack takes place in our country, then our revenge and message will go a long way. The Prime Minister has already redefined the country’s response to terrorism. The only talk with Pakistan would be about Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir”, the Defense Minister reiterated. |
