Prime Minister Narendra Modi roared from Rajasthan’s Bikaner on Thursday delivering a message loud and clear to Pakistan for backing terrorists in the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22 which claimed lives of 26 civilians.

“Those who set out to wipe off the sindoor have been buried in the soil. Those who shed India’s blood have paid for every drop. Those who thought India would stay silent are now hiding in their homes. And those who took pride in their weapons now lie buried beneath their own rubble,” PM Modi said in Bikaner.

Outlining the three key principles established through Operation Sindoor in India’s fight against terrorism, the Prime Minister stated the first principle – any terrorist attack on India would be met with a decisive response, with the timing, method, and terms determined solely by India’s armed forces. He asserted that India would not be intimidated by nuclear threats and would no longer differentiate between terrorist masterminds and the governments that support them.

“Any terrorist attack on India would result in severe consequences, with Pakistan paying a heavy price—borne by its military and its economy,” he said.

Sindoor flows in my veins: PM Modi

He further stated that Pakistan can never win a direct war against India, which is why it resorts to using terrorism as a weapon, which it has been doing ever since India’s independence. “Pakistan forgot one thing, Modi, is standing here with pride. Modi’s mind is cold, but his blood is hot. In Modi’s veins, not blood, but hot Sindoor flows,” said PM Modi.

Stating that nothing is greater than the country and its people, the Prime Minister condemned the terrorist attack on April 22, where assailants targeted innocent lives based on their faith. He remarked that while the bullets were fired in Pahalgam, they wounded the hearts of 140 crore Indians, uniting the nation in resolve against terrorism.

He highlighted the decisive response by India’s armed forces, stating that they were given full operational freedom. PM Modi said that in response to the April 22 attack, India struck back within 22 minutes, destroying nine major terrorist hideouts.

#WATCH | #OperationSindoor | Rajasthan | Addressing a public rally in Deshnoke, Bikaner, PM Modi says, “… Modi ka dimaag thanda hai lekin lahu garam hota hai. Modi ki nasson mein, lahu nahin, garam sindoor beh raha hai…”

“Pakistan can never win in a direct fight with India.… pic.twitter.com/GLsArMBqP6

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“This action demonstrated the nation’s strength, proving that when the sacred sindoor turns into firepower, the outcome is definitive. India doesn’t fear nuclear threats. Our response will be timely, and the method will be decided by our armed forces,” he said.

Highlighting ongoing global efforts to expose Pakistan’s role in fostering terrorism, the Prime Minister said that seven distinct groups, comprising leaders from various political parties and foreign policy experts, are actively working to present Pakistan’s true face to the world.

PM Modi inaugurated stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

PM Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the Karni Mata temple and inaugurated the redeveloped Deshnok railway station in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district. The Prime Minister inaugurated 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in 86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories of India developed at a cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. The redeveloped Amrit stations across India integrate modern infrastructure with cultural heritage, passenger-centric amenities including those for Divyangjan and sustainable practices to enhance the travel experience.