Op Sindoor not just a name, but a reflection of sentiments of crores: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday broke his silence following the armed forces' Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan. In his first televised address since, PM Modi said Operation Sindoor was not merely a name, but a symbol of the collective sentiment of crores of Indians."Operation Sindoor is not just a name. It is a reflection of the feelings of millions of people in the country. Operation Sindoor is an unbroken pledge of justice. Late night of 6 May and morning of 7 May, the whole world has seen this pledge turning into results," the Prime Minister said.advertisementFurther in his speech, PM Modi also praised the Indian armed forces for giving a befitting reply to enemies and said that their valour is dedicated to every mother, sister and daughter of our country. "Today, I dedicate this valour, bravery, courage (of armed forces) to every mother of our country, to every sister of the country and to every daughter of the country," he said.
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