PM Modi Slams Pakistan's 'Nuclear Blackmail', Says Talks If Any Will Only Be For PoK — 10 Key Highlights

PM Narendra Modi has saluted the Indian Armed Forces and other agencies for Operation Sindoor during his first address post Operation Sindoor.

"We have only paused our retaliatory action on Pakistan’s terrorist and military infrastructures for now. In upcoming days, every step taken by Pakistan will be keenly observed based on the approach and conduct it adopts. Any future attack will be met with a fitting response—on India’s terms, in India’s way," warned the Prime Minister.

Modi further highlighted that India will do whatever it takes to protect its citizens. "No threats, no blackmail will alter our resolve," he warned.

"All three branches of our armed forces, along with the BSF, remain in a constant state of vigilance. We have drawn a new line in the fight against terrorism. If India is attacked, we will deliver a crushing response. India will target the very roots of terrorism. ‘India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail,” he said.

Here are major highlights from his speech:

• Strong action against terrorism: Every terrorist organisation has realised the consequences of harming India's daughters and sisters.

• Operation Sindoor represents justice: A firm commitment to justice was carried out through this operation.

• Direct retaliation against terrorism: India dismantled the headquarters of those responsible for terror attacks.

• Decisive action against Pakistan: While Pakistan prepared for border aggression, India struck at its core.

• New standard in counterterrorism: Operation Sindoor has redrawn the lines, setting a new normal in India’s defence policy.

• The era is neither of war nor terrorism: While wars may not be the norm, terrorism is no longer tolerable.

• Zero tolerance for terrorism ensures a better world: A firm stance against terror is necessary for global peace.

• Pakistan’s support for terrorism is self-destructive: The way its army and government nurture terrorism could ultimately lead to Pakistan’s downfall.

• Terrorism and dialogue cannot coexist: Terror and trade, terror and talk—both are incompatible. Blood and water won't flow together, Modi said, indicating continued abeyance of Indus Water Treaty.

• Talk only on terrorism and PoK: We want to make it clear to the world that if we engage with Pakistan, the discussion will solely focus on terrorism or PoK.