In a strong statement delivered in the Lok Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that no world leader pressured India to halt the operation. He made these remarks amidst opposition accusations that the government had agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan due to pressure from the United States. Modi clarified that it was Pakistan who pleaded for a ceasefire, stating they could not endure the operation any longer.
Modi emphasized that during discussions with the U.S. Vice President, India made its position clear: any Pakistani attack would be met with a strong retaliatory response. He stated that India demonstrated its resolve through Operation Sindoor, making it clear that any terrorist attack on India would be met with a response on India's own terms. According to Modi, India would not differentiate between governments that support terrorism and the masterminds of terror themselves.
The Prime Minister stated that Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, involved the destruction of nine terror sites within Pakistan, neutralizing over 100 terrorists. He also noted that no Pakistani civilians were harmed, as the targets were located 100 kilometers inside Pakistan. Modi highlighted his government's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
Modi accused the Congress party of not supporting the country during Operation Sindoor, while he claims India received global support. He also accused Congress leaders of undermining the morale of the armed forces with frivolous statements and targeting him for political gains. Modi also criticized the Congress for questioning the military's actions.
The Prime Minister stated that India promptly informed Pakistan about the objectives of Operation Sindoor shortly after its execution, achieving 100% of its objectives. He criticized Pakistan for supporting terrorists and said that had Pakistan used its brain, it wouldn't have stood with terrorists.
Modi also addressed the events of May 9 and 10, stating that Indian missiles struck every corner of Pakistan, bringing the country to its knees. He claimed that Pakistan was forced to plead for a ceasefire after suffering significant losses.
Furthermore, Modi's government has made it clear that "blood and water cannot flow together," in reference to the Indus Waters Treaty, which he described as a "big blunder" by Nehru. Home Minister Amit Shah echoed similar sentiments, attributing the creation of Pakistan to the Congress party's mistakes and blaming Nehru's 1948 ceasefire decision for the loss of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The Prime Minister stressed that the world witnessed the strength of a self-reliant India during Operation Sindoor, with domestically produced drones and missiles showcasing the capabilities of Pakistani arms and ammunition. He added that Pakistani airbases and assets suffered extensive damage, and Pakistan was powerless to stop the operation.