Prime Minister Asserts Undeterred Stand on Terrorism with ‘Operation Sindoor’

During his recent public appearance, the Prime Minister has stated that ‘Operation Sindoor’, a strategic military campaign, remains underway and asserted that India will hold those who endorse terrorism to account. He underscored that Pakistan has been struck ‘three times in its own territory’, calling attention to the stern stance India is adopting against the threats of terrorism.

In his first public discourse in West Bengal following the commencement of ‘Operation Sindoor’, he made an overt appeal to the cultural sentiments of the region. Particularly, he drew a parallel to ‘Sindoor Khela’, a traditional custom practised by Bengali women during the festivities of Durga Puja, to underline the significance and emotional bearings of ‘Operation Sindoor’.

The Prime Minister voiced the nation’s collective angst over the appalling terror attack that unfolded in Pahalgam on April 22. He acknowledged the resentment and distress felt throughout West Bengal. He noted how the audacious terrorists infringed on our cultural symbols, by attempting to erase the ‘sindoor’ adorning our sisters’ foreheads.

Tribute was paid to the Indian military personnel who retaliated to this heinous act with utmost courage and valour. The audacious resolve of the attackers was juxtaposed against the power of soldiers who stood for the significance of ‘sindoor’. The Prime Minister declared emphatically, ‘The ‘Operation Sindoor’ is still in progress’ from the cultural heartland of Bengal, thereby reaffirming India’s unyielding commitment to fight terrorism.

Building upon his point, he underscored India’s non-negotiable approach to dealing with terrorism. In the event of a terrorist attack on Indian soil, global notice has been served that the perpetrators and their supporters will face severe consequences. The stern warning is a bold enhancement of India’s multilateral diplomacy and security policies.

The Prime Minister subtly referred to India’s enforcement actions in previous instances of cross-border terror attacks. He recounted key instances such as the surgical strikes carried out in the wake of the Uri attack in 2016, the air strikes in Balakot after the Pulwama incident in 2019 and the recent potent strikes across the border under ‘Operation Sindoor’.

His narrative continued to emphasize the unanticipated counter-terrorism response from India. The strategic dismantling of cross-border terror networks signified a tactical setback for Pakistan, a fact India ensured the world should behold. ‘We have targeted Pakistan’s roots of terror within their own backyard on three occasions’, he asserted.

The administration in Islamabad came under censure for its stance on terrorism with the Prime Minister accusing Pakistan’s military of fostering terror activities. He minced no words in saying that, ‘The proficiency of the Pakistani army lies in promoting terrorism and carrying out massacres, tactics they resort to since they face repeated failures in open warfare’.

Revisiting moments from the historical canvas, the Prime Minister made a poignant connection of Pakistan’s record of fostering terror with the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The discourse became broader, encapsulating Pakistan’s inception and its subsequent path.

He made a stark proclamation about Pakistan stating, ‘The nation that harbours terrorism has no positive international contribution. From its early days, it has been a hotbed for organized terror and violence.’ This underlines a disturbing global reality the world is urged to confront.

The Prime Minister concluded by praising the evolution of India in the face of such adversity. He pointed out the robust resolve of India in refusing to tolerate intimidation from cowardly acts of terror moving forward. ‘Operation Sindoor’ stands as a potent symbol of this renewed commitment.

The speech by the Prime Minister was more than an update on ‘Operation Sindoor’. It was a message to the world about India’s resolve to face terrorism head-on, the country’s commitment to protect its people and symbols, and give a fitting response to those who dare to disrupt peace.

His words were not just restricted to the gravity of the situation but also touched upon the emotional connection to ‘sindoor’, a profound cultural symbol well revered in West Bengal and beyond.

Apart from being a military campaign, ‘Operation Sindoor’ is also depicted as a commitment from the Indian populace, a promise made by 140 crore Indians from West Bengal to withstand and fight terror in its every form.

Moreover, the Prime Minister’s critique of the Pakistani military establishment was clear and strong. By pulling up Pakistan’s history, he was able to articulate India’s grievance not just against recent acts of terror, but also against a deep-rooted problem that has its origin in the very foundation of Pakistan.