NEW DELHI, May 12 — In a strong message to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared that India will not yield to any form of “nuclear blackmail,” asserting that the military offensive launched under Operation Sindoor has been temporarily suspended, and future actions will depend on Islamabad’s conduct.
Delivering his first address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister revealed that Pakistan had appealed to India to halt the offensive — a request New Delhi considered only after receiving assurances that such provocations would not be repeated.
Calling the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam “the most barbaric face of terrorism,” Modi said the assault had struck a deeply personal chord with him. “The enemy has now witnessed the consequences of attempting to wipe the sindoor — the symbol of dignity and honor — from the foreheads of our women,” he stated.
He emphasized that Operation Sindoor was not just a military initiative but a demonstration of India’s unwavering resolve. “More than 100 dangerous terrorists were eliminated in the operation,” Modi said, adding that it had drawn a new red line in India’s counterterrorism policy.
“India will not tolerate any form of nuclear intimidation,” he reiterated. “Our military operations have merely been paused. Their resumption will be dictated by Pakistan’s behavior going forward. Operation Sindoor represents a new doctrine in our fight against terrorism.”
