In a recent address in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the success of Operation Sindoor to Lord Mahadev, linking the military operation with spiritual undertones. Operation Sindoor was India's response to a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, where 26 innocent tourists were killed. The attack, perpetrated by the Pakistan-based terrorist group The Resistance Front (TRF), targeted Hindu tourists after segregating them based on their religion.

The Prime Minister, addressing a public meeting in his parliamentary constituency, expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the Pahalgam attack. He stated that his promise to avenge the "Sindoor" of the daughters of India was fulfilled with the blessings of Lord Shiva, and he dedicated the operation's success to Mahadev. Modi also emphasized that the unity of 1.4 billion Indians became the strength behind Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, 2025, was a carefully planned and executed tri-services response that showcased precision and professionalism. It was conceived as a punitive campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) and inside Pakistan. Indian Air Force played a crucial role in delivering precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure. Multi-agency intelligence confirmed the existence of nine major camps that were targeted in the operation. The Indian military was given the authority to target terrorists across borders.

India's response was measured and non-escalatory, focusing on terrorist training camps and avoiding military targets. However, Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Indian military installations. India's integrated counter-drone grid and air defense systems intercepted these attacks. India then conducted precision strikes against Pakistani air defense systems involved in the assault, maintaining a principle of "equal intensity in the same domain".

The operation unfolded across land, air, and sea, demonstrating synergy between the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted high-impact air operations on targets such as the Nur Khan Air Base and the Rahimyar Khan Air Base.

The Modi government's approach is seen as a shift in India's strategy, demonstrating a willingness to use force against Pakistan in response to terrorism. During a discussion in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar stated that no world leader asked India to stop its operation. He also refuted claims of mediation by the U.S. President. Jaishankar highlighted the damage inflicted on terrorist centers in Pakistan and lauded the capabilities of the armed forces.

The success of Operation Sindoor is viewed as a demonstration of India's strength and resolve in combating terrorism. PM Modi asserted that "Operation Sindoor proved that for enemies of India, for terrorists, there is no safe haven". He linked this modern military achievement to India's civilizational roots, drawing parallels with the military strength of the Chola empire.