New Delhi, May 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the first since the halt in the India-Pakistan military standoff, and is learnt to have discussed the security situation in the wake of the pause on Operation Sindoor.
He was joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting, where they discussed the current situation and India’s preparedness.
The prime minister later chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet.
Asked about ministers lauding the prime minister during the cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Operation Sindoor was an example of India’s pride, the role of armed forces and the decisive leadership, besides the new doctrine. This is very commendable for the country.”
At the briefing, Vaishnaw announced the cabinet’s nod to a Rs 3,706 crore semiconductor plant at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh and said, “You saw the use of science and technology in Operation Sindoor and how India has emerged stronger with the use of technology.”
In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sternly warned Pakistan that India will not succumb to nuclear blackmail and sent a clear message to the world: terror and trade, terror and talks cannot go together.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that there is no safe haven left for terrorists now.
“The Indian Armed Forces have sent a clear message to Pakistan—there is no haven left for terrorists”, the PM said, affirming that India will strike them within their territory, leaving no chance of escape.
He declared that India’s drones and missiles have instilled such fear that Pakistan will lose sleep for days merely thinking about them. Quoting lines written about Maharana Pratap’s famed horse, Chetak, he remarked that these words now resonate perfectly with India’s advanced modern weaponry.
PM was interacting with the brave air warriors and soldiers at the Air Force Station at Adampur today. He highlighted the power of the slogan ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, emphasizing that the world has just witnessed its strength. Remarking that this is not merely a chant but a solemn oath taken by every soldier who risks their life to uphold the dignity of Mother India, the Prime Minister stated that this slogan is the voice of every citizen who wishes to live for the nation and make a meaningful contribution. He underscored that ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ echoes both in the battlefield and in critical missions.
He noted that when Indian soldiers chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, it sends shivers down the enemy’s spine. He emphasized India’s military might, stating that when Indian drones demolish enemy fortifications and when missiles strike with precision, the enemy hears only one phrase—‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Prime Minister Modi asserted that even in the darkest of nights, India can illuminate the sky, forcing the enemy to witness the indomitable spirit of the nation. He declared that when India’s forces dismantle threats of nuclear blackmail, the message reverberates across the heavens and the depths—‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’.
Praising the courage and determination of India’s armed forces, stating that they have filled the hearts of millions of Indians with pride, Modi remarked that every Indian stands taller today because of their unparalleled bravery and historic achievements. He added that it was indeed a great fortune to visit the brave heroes, emphasizing that when the nation’s heroism is discussed decades from now, the soldiers leading this mission will be the most celebrated figures. He asserted that they have become an inspiration not only for the present but also for future generations.
Addressing the armed forces from the land of valiant warriors, he saluted the courageous personnel of the Air Force, Navy, Army, and the Border Security Force (BSF). He hailed their heroic efforts, declaring that the impact of Operation Sindoor is resonating across the nation. He noted that during the operation, every Indian stood firmly with the soldiers, offering prayers and unwavering support. He expressed the deep gratitude of the entire nation to its soldiers and their families, recognizing their sacrifices.
“Operation Sindoor is not an ordinary military campaign but a trinity of India’s policy, intent, and decisive capability”, emphasised the Prime Minister, highlighting that India is the land of both Buddha and Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who declared, “I will make one warrior fight against 125,000… I will make sparrows defeat hawks… only then will I be called Guru Gobind Singh.” He remarked that raising arms against injustice for the establishment of righteousness has always been India’s tradition.
He affirmed that when terrorists dared to attack and harm India’s daughters, the Indian forces crushed them in their hideouts. He stated that these attackers arrived in cowardly secrecy, forgetting whom they had challenged—the mighty Indian armed forces. He praised the bravery of India’s soldiers, noting that they struck directly, demolishing major terror hubs. Nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed, and over 100 terrorists were eliminated. The Prime Minister declared that the masterminds of terrorism now understand one undeniable consequence of provoking India—absolute destruction. Asserting that any attempt to shed innocent blood in India would lead only to devastation, he underscored that the Pakistani army, which harbored these terrorists, has been decisively defeated by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.
“The success of Operation Sindoor has strengthened the nation’s resolve, unified the country, safeguarded India’s borders, and elevated India’s pride to new heights”, stated Modi, lauding the extraordinary efforts of the armed forces, describing their actions as unprecedented, unimaginable, and remarkable. He highlighted the deep precision of the Indian Air Force’s strikes, noting that they successfully targeted terrorist hideouts deep within Pakistan.
Modi remarked that within just 20-25 minutes, Indian forces executed cross-border strikes with absolute accuracy, hitting pinpoint targets. He asserted that such operations can only be carried out by a modern, technologically equipped, and highly professional force. He commended the speed and precision of India’s military, stating that their swift and decisive actions left the enemy completely stunned. He remarked that the adversaries had no idea when their strongholds were reduced to rubble.