Prime Minister Modi's address and visit to the Adampur Air Force base (Punjab) reassured the nation during ongoing tensions with Pakistan.
Modi confirmed India's strategy of responding to terrorism firmly and clarified that Pakistan can no longer claim terrorists are independent of the state.
The ongoing Operation Sindoor is part of India's new approach, which builds on previous actions like surgical strikes in 2016 and the Balakot airstrikes in 2019.
India is willing to engage with Pakistan, but only on issues of terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Modi reaffirmed India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and emphasized national interest over foreign claims, such as President Trump’s mediation claim.
Modi’s visit to Adampur, near the border, debunked Pakistan's claim that the base had been hit in the recent conflict.
The need for careful strategy was emphasized, avoiding populist rhetoric and focusing on effective diplomacy and covert operations.
India should not be intimidated by Pakistan’s nuclear threats but must lead global discussions on nuclear risks and counter Pakistan’s use of terrorism and nuclear blackmail.
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