PM Modi Declares "New Normal" Against Terrorism After Operation Sindoor Strikes Deep Inside Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation for the first time since the launch of Operation Sindoor, praising India’s armed forces and intelligence community, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, and delivering a strong message to Pakistan and terror sponsors across the globe.

The Prime Minister began by lauding the “exemplary courage and bravery” of Indian soldiers, stating, “Their sacrifice is dedicated to the mothers, sisters, and daughters of our country.” He also acknowledged the contribution of India’s intelligence agencies and defence scientists, who played a critical role in the success of the operation.

Referring to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, the Prime Minister said tourists were “singled out on the basis of religion” and brutally murdered. “That day exposed the ugly face of terrorism. It deeply shook me. We took an oath that day — to eliminate terrorism and avenge Pahalgam,” he said.

PM Modi revealed that Operation Sindoor was launched on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, targeting nine major terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These included camps in Muridke, which he said had links to global terror events like 9/11, the London Tube bombings, and several attacks on Indian soil. “Our missiles and drones struck with precision. Terror camps were turned to rubble. Our forces delivered justice,” he said. “The enemies who wiped the sindoor of our sisters have had their terror bases wiped off the map.”

According to Narendra Modi, Pakistan responded with attacks on Indian civilian areas, religious sites, and military bases between May 8 and 10. However, he emphasized that Indian defence systems successfully neutralized those threats. “The world witnessed how their drones and missiles were no match for ours,” he added.

He said Pakistan, unable to garner global support, finally reached out to India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) on May 10, seeking de-escalation. “By then, their terror infrastructure lay in ruins. When they assured us there would be no further misadventures, we paused our response — but remain alert,” Modi said.

Declaring a strategic shift, the Prime Minister said Operation Sindoor is now India’s standing policy on terrorism. “This is the new normal. Any future terror attack will be met with fierce and proportionate force,” he said. Modi added that India would not tolerate nuclear blackmail, and will no longer separate terrorists from their state sponsors. “Terror and the governments that support it will be treated the same,” he said, referencing Pakistani officials attending terrorists’ funerals.

Highlighting the use of indigenous defence equipment, Modi said India had set a new benchmark in modern warfare. He concluded with a call for national unity, declaring: “This is not an age of war — and it cannot be an age of terrorism either.”

In addition, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s official position, stating: “Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand. Blood and water cannot flow together. If we talk to Pakistan, it will be only about terrorism — or Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.”
He ended by saluting the armed forces and the spirit of Indian citizens, saying, “India has acted with strength — and will not hesitate to do so again.”​