Operation Sindoor is the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in the history of India: PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh

Time of India

3 days ago

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the valour of women personnel in the Border Security Force (BSF), particularly during
, calling them the "brave daughters" of India and lauding their frontline role in the country's largest counter-terrorism operation.
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Speaking at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal, the Prime Minister said, 'Operation Sindoor is India's largest and most successful counter-terrorism operation... From the Command and Control Centre to destroying enemy posts, the brave daughters of the BSF displayed exceptional valour.'
He said the operation had exposed terrorist hideouts in locations even the Pakistani army never expected.
'Proxy wars through terrorism will no longer be tolerated. Now, we will strike even inside enemy territory,' he declared.
Referring to an incident in Pahalgam, Modi stated, 'Terrorists not only shed the blood of Indians, but they also attacked our culture... They challenged the women's power of India – a challenge that has now turned into a nightmare for the terrorists and their handlers.'
He also said the operation has become a new symbol of 'Nari Shakti'.
'BSF's daughters were holding the front lines from Jammu to Punjab, Rajasthan, and the Gujarat border. They gave a strong reply to cross-border firing,' he noted.
PM Modi emphasised India's growing trust in the capability of its daughters – from battlefields to classrooms. 'Today, women are being deployed in frontline positions in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. From flying fighter planes to serving on INS Vikrant, women officers are demonstrating outstanding bravery,' he said.
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He highlighted initiatives such as the opening of Sainik Schools to girls, the increasing share of women in the NCC, and the success of female cadets in the NDA. He also mentioned technological strides like the NaMo Drone Didi scheme, saying it is boosting rural women's confidence and income.
'Today, a large number of our daughters are becoming doctors, engineers, and scientists. In the Chandrayaan-3 mission, over 100 women scientists and engineers were involved,' he added.
PM Modi releases Ahilyabai Holkar commemorative coin, inaugurates Indore Metro and MP airports
During the same event, the Prime Minister also released a commemorative coin and postal stamp marking the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar. He virtually inaugurated the Indore Metro and newly constructed airports in Datia and Satna, and laid foundation stones for several development projects in Madhya Pradesh.
'All these projects will enhance facilities in Madhya Pradesh, accelerate development, and create many new employment opportunities,' Modi said.
Paying homage to Ahilyabai Holkar, the Prime Minister said her life symbolised the transformative power of strong public will and resilience. 'She is a symbol of how, when there is public willpower and firm determination, even the most adverse circumstances can be overcome,' he remarked.
He praised Ahilyabai's efforts in preserving India's cultural and religious heritage, especially during times of colonial oppression.
'She undertook the restoration of countless temples and pilgrimage sites, including the Kashi Vishwanath temple,' he noted.
PM Modi also referred to her advocacy for crop diversification, urging today's farmers to adopt similar practices for better incomes. 'Even today, after 250-300 years, we have to continuously tell our farmers to practice crop diversification,' he said.
Ahilyabai Holkar is remembered for her progressive approach to governance, women's education, infrastructure development, and revival of sacred spaces. Her patronage of the Maheshwari saree tradition and creation of water bodies, dharamshalas, and roads continues to be celebrated as part of India's cultural legacy.