In his address to the nation following the success of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a new, assertive security doctrine in response to cross-border terrorism and threats from Pakistan. Calling Bahawalpur and Muridke “global universities of terror,” the PM emphasized that India will not be deterred by nuclear threats and will retaliate forcefully against terrorism.
India's Revised 3-Pronged Security Doctrine
- Firm Retaliation to Terror Attacks
Any terrorist attack on Indian soil will be met with a strong and resolute military response, targeting the root of terror infrastructure. - No Tolerance for Nuclear Threats
The Prime Minister stated India will not yield to nuclear blackmail and will decisively strike terrorist safe havens, even if they claim protection under nuclear deterrence. - State and Terror Now Viewed as One
India will no longer differentiate between terrorist organizations and the state actors supporting them, pointing to Pakistani military officers attending terrorist funerals as proof of state sponsorship.
Talks Only on Terrorism and PoK
Reiterating India's diplomatic stance, PM Modi said any future dialogue with Pakistan will only concern terrorism and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He ruled out talks on any other matter, asserting that terror and talks cannot happen together, nor can terror and trade or blood and water flow together.
Operation Sindoor: Strategic Highlights
Launched on May 7, the operation saw India targeting nine terrorist infrastructure hubs in Pakistan and PoK, reportedly killing over 100 terrorists. Strikes included military airbases and air defence systems in Lahore, with India's air superiority neutralizing Pakistani aerial threats.
The PM revealed that following significant military and strategic losses, Pakistan’s military contacted India's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) on May 10, seeking de-escalation through backchannel talks facilitated by international intermediaries.
