Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during a special debate on Operation Sindoor, offering key insights into the government's strategy, execution, and the international response to the military action. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was India's response to the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death of 26 civilians.
Modi emphasized that Operation Sindoor was a carefully planned and executed response, with the primary objective of dismantling terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) and within Pakistan. The operation targeted nine major camps identified through multi-agency intelligence, focusing on terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). He asserted that the strikes were precise and designed to minimize collateral damage, adhering to operational ethics and avoiding civilian harm. Modi stated that India launched its operation on the intervening nights of May 6 and 7 and, within 22 minutes, avenged the April 22 attack.
A significant takeaway from Modi's speech was the clear message to Pakistan and terrorist groups: "They know that India will come after them." This underscored the government's firm stance against cross-border terrorism and its commitment to protecting India's national security. Modi highlighted that India's approach was non-escalatory, with a focus on targeting terror bases. He stated that India had informed Pakistan "just minutes" after conducting Operation Sindoor, conveying that India had achieved its objectives. He also quoted, "‘Hum goli ja jawab gole se denge (We will respond to bullets with missiles)’."
Modi addressed claims made by United States President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan. He revealed that US Vice President JD Vance had attempted to contact him multiple times during Operation Sindoor. Modi stated that he was busy in meetings with the armed forces but returned Vance's call later. According to Modi, Vance warned him of a potential large-scale attack from Pakistan, to which Modi responded that any attack from Pakistan would be met with a much stronger response from India. Modi also asserted that no world leader had asked India to halt its military operation, emphasizing the broad international support India received for exercising its right to self-defense. He pointed out that out of 193 countries, only three supported Pakistan, while nations across the spectrum, including Quad, BRICS, France, Germany, and Russia, stood with India.
Modi used the parliamentary address to strongly criticize the opposition, accusing them of questioning the military's actions and undermining the morale of the armed forces. He accused the Congress party of finding "excuses" to oppose army operations, including Operation Sindoor. Modi also referenced claims that India had made an immediate surrender by calling Pakistan shortly after the airstrikes began, which he refuted by stating that India informed Pakistan promptly after the operation to convey that its objectives had been achieved. He further added that the Congress party now operates through the remote control of Pakistan and makes young leaders call Operation Sindoor a 'tamasha'.
Operation Sindoor showcased a calibrated, tri-services response embodying precision, professionalism, and purpose. The Indian Air Force (IAF) played a crucial role in the aerial strikes, supported by real-time intelligence and surveillance. The Indian Navy demonstrated its readiness and strategic reach in the region, conducting round-the-clock sorties and validating its anti-missile and anti-aircraft defense capabilities. The Border Security Force (BSF) also played a vital role in thwarting infiltration attempts along the International Border.
