Bhuj: Speaking from his home state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong message against terrorism and those who support it targeting Pakistan. Emphasising India’s firm stance, he said the country has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and recent military actions under Operation Sindoor have made that stance even clearer.
“India believes in tourism — it connects people and builds bridges,” he said. “But Pakistan treats terrorism like tourism and that’s a threat to the entire world.”
PM Modi said that anyone who tries to harm Indian citizens will face a fitting reply. “Live peacefully, eat your bread… or be ready for our bullets,” he said, reinforcing that India has chosen the path of peace, progress, and development — but will not hesitate to defend itself with force when necessary.
‘Operation Sindoor is a mission to end terrorism’
The prime minister described Operation Sindoor as not just a military operation, but a mission to safeguard humanity. He recalled how he had earlier warned of decisive action against terrorist hideouts while speaking in Bihar. “We gave Pakistan 15 days to act against terror groups. But since terrorism is their lifeline, they did nothing. So I gave our army a free hand,” he said.
He confirmed that India’s strikes specifically targeted terrorist headquarters, demonstrating the precision and discipline of Indian forces. “Our fight is not against a country, but against terrorism being nurtured across the border.”
‘Their airbase went into ICU after our counterattack’
Modi also revealed that Pakistan had used drones to attack Kutch, but warned that they had made a grave mistake by targeting Gujarat. “This is the same land where women built an airstrip in just 72 hours during the 1971 war. Pakistan attacked our civilians, but our soldiers responded with such force that their airbase went straight into the ICU,” he said, adding that Pakistan was forced to call for peace after the retaliation.
‘Terrorism is a business for Pakistan’
Modi accused Pakistan’s government and army of treating terrorism as a source of income, rather than a security threat. “I again tell Pakistan — choose peace, choose life… or be ready for bullets,” he repeated, closing his speech with a reaffirmation that India’s direction is set: development, peace, and prosperity, backed by unwavering national security.
