‘Op Sindoor made our anti-terror policy clear’
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor has sent a strong message to the world about India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism and added that no place is safe for those who spill Indian blood.
Speaking at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi during the centenary celebration of the historic meeting between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi, the Prime Minister said, “Today, the country is moving on this path. India is rapidly moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Recently, the world has also seen the potential of India. Operation Sindoor has made India’s tough policy against terrorism very clear to the world. We have shown that no place is safe for terrorists who shed the blood of Indians.”
He highlighted that Operation Sindoor not only marked a strategic response to terrorism but also showcased India’s growing military self-reliance.
“Today’s India takes steps according to whatever is possible and right in the interest of the country. Now India’s dependence on foreign countries for military needs is also continuously decreasing,” PM Modi said.
Lauding the indigenous defence industry, he added, “We are becoming self-reliant in the defence sector, and we have seen its effect during Operation Sindoor as well. Our forces forced the enemy to kneel in 22 minutes with weapons developed in India. I believe that in the coming times, the name of Made in India weapons will be heard all over the world.”
Reflecting on the broader theme of the event, PM Modi called upon citizens to follow the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru in the mission of national development.
“To fulfil the resolutions of the country, we have to spread the teachings of Sree Narayan Guru to the people. Our government is also working actively in this direction. By forming the Sivagiri Sarkar, we are connecting the places of pilgrimage associated with the life of Sree Narayana Guru. I am confident that his blessings and teachings will continue to guide the country in our journey towards Amrit Kaal. Together, we will fulfil the dream of a Viksit Bharat,” he said.
Listing the achievements of his government, PM Modi urged people to recall the conditions 10–11 years ago, when despite decades of independence, millions of citizens were forced to live in extremely difficult circumstances.
The Prime Minister pointed out that millions of families lacked shelter, countless villages had no access to clean drinking water, and even minor illnesses could not be treated due to lack of healthcare and in cases of serious illness, there was no way to save lives.
He said that millions of poor people—Dalits, tribals, women—were deprived of basic human dignity.
PM Modi emphasized that these hardships persisted across generations, leading many to give up hope for a better life. He questioned how a nation could progress when such a large population lived in pain and despair.
PM Modi stressed that their government made compassion a central part of its thinking and turned service into its mission. He added that as a result under the PM Awas Yojana, millions of poor, Dalit, distressed, oppressed, and deprived families have been provided with permanent homes.
He reiterated the government’s goal of ensuring a home for every poor citizen and these homes are not just brick-and-cement structures but reflect the full concept of a home, equipped with all necessary amenities. That is why the houses built under the PM Awas Yojana come with gas, electricity, and sanitation facilities.
Talking about the Jal Jeevan Mission, under which clean water is being delivered to every household, the Prime Minister, highlighted that even in tribal regions where government services had never reached, development is now assured.
He added that for the most marginalized tribal communities, the PM Janman Yojana was launched and many regions are witnessing transformation because of this initiative.
PM Modi remarked that as a result, even those at the lowest rungs of society have found renewed hope. “These initiatives are not only changing their lives, but also seeing themselves playing a vital role in nation-building”, he added.
He noted that today, India is expanding this philosophy with the spirit of global welfare. Highlighting the recent celebration of International Yoga Day and mentioned that this year’s theme was ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, symbolizing the vision of one planet and universal well-being, the Prime Minister stated that earlier, India had also launched global initiatives like ‘One World, One Health’ for the welfare of humanity.
He underlined that India is now leading global movements in the direction of sustainable development, such as ‘One Sun, One Earth, One Grid’. Recalling that during India’s presidency of the G20 Summit in 2023, the theme was ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, the Prime Minister affirmed that these efforts are rooted in the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and inspired by saints like Sree Narayana Guru.
The Prime Minister stated that Sree Narayana Guru consistently emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment, and the government is progressing with the mantra of Women-Led Development. He pointed out that even decades after independence, there were several sectors in India where women were outrightly banned from entry.
He affirmed that the government removed these restrictions, enabling women to gain rights in new areas.
PM Modi highlighted that today, from sports to space, women are making the nation proud in every field. Noting that every section and segment of society is now contributing to the dream of a developed India with renewed confidence. (With inputs from KNO)
