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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Operation Sindoor not over, India will respond firmly to every act of terror: PM Modi in Kanpur
Issuing a strong warning to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Operation Sindoor was not over and asserted that India would respond firmly to every act of terrorism, without distinction between state and non-state actors. Speaking at a rally at the Chandra Shekhar Azad University for Agriculture ground in Kanpur after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects worth ₹47,600 crore, Modi made it clear that India's response to terrorism would be uncompromising and entirely dictated by its armed forces. 'If I may put it in Kanpuriya style — dushman kahin bhi ho, haunk diya jayega (the enemy, wherever they may be, will be struck),' he said, stressing his government's zero-tolerance approach. The prime minister stated that India would no longer be deterred by the threat of nuclear weapons. 'India will not be intimidated by hollow atomic threats. Our decisions will not be based on such posturing. Those responsible for terrorism — whether within the state or beyond — will be held accountable,' he said, referring pointedly to Pakistan. 'The drama of state and non-state actor will not be at play with us. We won't differentiate whenever we respond to terror attacks,' he said. Mentioning a three-point doctrine on counter-terrorism, Modi said: 'Every terrorist attack will be answered with strength. The armed forces will determine the manner, timing and place of the response. The conditions under which a counter-strike is made will also be decided by the forces.' He also invoked Atmanirbhar Bharat as a cornerstone of India's growing strategic and economic autonomy. The prowess of India-made weaponry was seen by the world in Operation Sindoor, he said. 'The homegrown systems, including the BrahMos missile, penetrated hundreds of miles deep in enemy territory and delivered precise strikes. The explosions occurred exactly as intended. This is the power of Make in India,' he said. He also said Pakistan begged for the ceasefire and added the country that was pleading before India must know the Operation Sindoor was not over. 'It should not have a false sense of security,' he said. 'We destroyed terror camps deep across the border. The courage of our armed forces forced the Pakistan army to plead for a ceasefire. Let there be no illusion — Operation Sindoor is ongoing.' Modi focused heavily on Kanpur's progress in his 37-minute-long speech. He said the kind of infrastructure, amenities, and resources once seen only in major metro cities are now becoming visible in Kanpur as well. 'The Kanpur Metro stands as proof that with the right intentions, strong willpower and an honest government, genuine efforts can be made for the development of both the state and the nation,' he said. The Kanpur node of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor would be instrumental in turning Uttar Pradesh into a defence export hub, he said. 'The ordnance factories have been turned into new age companies, Brahmos is in UP, AK 203 is being built in Amethi. This node would see many top companies investing here. Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh are in the fast lane of progress with focus on connectivity and the infrastructure. The Kanpur-Lucknow expressway would be operational shortly bringing the travel time to 40 to 45 minutes. It would be linked to Purvanchal expressway and Ganga Expressway. A ₹1000 crore elevated track from Mandhana and Bithoor is coming up, which would immensely improve traffic flow and help the people.' Speaking at the same public meeting, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday underlined Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India's demonstration of indigenous defence prowess, hailing it as a powerful symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a testament to the success of the Make in India initiative. 'The destruction of the enemy's air defence system marks a historic milestone for the Indian armed forces and showcases the strength of our indigenous military capabilities. It is a direct result of the vision behind Make in India, launched by Prime Minister Modi a decade ago,' Adityanath said. Modi arrived in Kanpur directly from Patna and spent over two hours in the city.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
In Stern Message to Pakistan, PM Modi Outlines India's Three-Point Policy on Terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday issued a sharp warning to Pakistan during a high-profile address in Kanpur, where he outlined India's new three-pronged approach to tackling terrorism. The statement comes in the wake of India's recent military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, which reportedly involved indigenous weapon systems including the BrahMos missile. Speaking at a public rally after inaugurating multiple development projects, Modi said India would respond firmly to every terrorist act and would not be intimidated by threats, including nuclear sabre-rattling. 'India will not be scared of hollow threats of an atom bomb and won't take decisions based on such threats,' the Prime Minister declared. 'We will treat both the terrorists and their sponsors in the same way.' India's New Anti-Terror Doctrine Modi announced a three-rule framework that will guide India's response to terrorism moving forward: Every terror attack will receive a response, with the nature and timing decided by India's armed forces. India will not be intimidated by nuclear threats or any form of psychological warfare. Both terror outfits and the states that support them will be treated equally by India's security doctrine. The remarks were seen as a direct reference to Pakistan, which India has long accused of harboring and supporting terror groups operating across the border. 'Let me say it in plain Kanpuriya: Dushman kahin bhi ho, honk diya jayega (Wherever the enemy is, they will be hit),' Modi said, drawing loud applause from the crowd. Indigenous Defence Power on Display Referring to Operation Sindoor, Modi highlighted India's growing defence self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative. He said the successful use of domestically produced weapons, such as the BrahMos missile, during the operation, demonstrated the strength of India's homegrown defence industry. 'The world saw the power of 'Make in India' weapons. Our systems struck with precision inside enemy territory. This is the power of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' he said. Development Push in Kanpur The Prime Minister's remarks came during an event where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for 15 development projects in Uttar Pradesh worth ₹47,600 crore. Among the highlights was the launch of a new metro corridor between Chunniganj and Nayaganj in Kanpur. The speech aligns with Modi's broader electoral messaging on national security and self-reliance ahead of upcoming political campaigns.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Operation Sindoor not over yet; it showed world indigenous weapons' power: PM Modi in Kanpur
India demonstrated the power of its indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor, which made 'Pakistan plead to stop the war', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (May 30, 2025) and warned the action was 'not over yet'. During his visit in Kanpur to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 15 development projects worth over ₹47,600 crore, the PM addressed a rally and said he was to attend the programme on April 24 but had to cancel it due to the Pahalgam terror attack two days prior. As many as 26 people, including Kanpur businessman Shubham Dwivedi, died in the dastardly terror attack at the verdant meadows of Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. In retaliatory action, India struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir two weeks later, which triggered a four-day military standoff with the neighbouring country. The Prime Minister began his speech by referring to the Pahalgam massacre and said, 'Kanpur's son Shubham Dwivedi also became a victim of that barbarity. We all can feel the pain, suffering and anger of our daughter Aishanya (Shubham's widow). The world witnessed the same anger of our sisters and daughters in the form of Operation Sindoor.' 'Operation Sindoor is not over yet. It showed the world the power of indigenous weapons and Make in India. We destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan by going hundreds of miles inside. Indian weapons, BrahMos missiles entered enemy territory and wreaked havoc,' PM Modi told the rally. He said the heroics of the Indian armed forces forced the Pakistani Army to 'plead to stop the war' and asserted that India would no longer be intimidated by the threat of the nuclear bomb nor would it make a decision on that basis. Saluting the bravery of the armed forces' personnel, the Prime Minister reiterated India's uncompromising stance against terrorism. 'The enemy, who was pleading during Operation Sindoor, should not be under any illusion; Operation Sindoor has not ended yet,' PM Modi said and added that Pakistan's ploy of state and non-state actors was not going to work anymore. With his remark drawing cheers from the crowd, the prime minister sought to strike a chord of local sentiments by saying, 'If I say in simple Kanpuriya language, the enemy will be struck down ('haunk diya jaayegaa') wherever it is.' Laying out India's three principles in the fight against terror, PM Modi said, 'First, India will give a befitting reply to every terrorist attack with the timing, manner, and the condition of the reply to be decided by our armies themselves.' 'Second, India will no longer be scared of the threat of atom bombs nor would it make a decision on that basis. And third, India will see the masters of terror and the government patronising terror in the same light.' Highlighting India's growing defence capabilities, the Prime Minister said, 'Our Indian weapons, the BrahMos missile, entered the enemy's territory and wreaked havoc. They blasted wherever they targeted. We have got this power from the resolve of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.' Turning to Kanpur's development, he emphasised the city was playing a pivotal role in India's defence manufacturing growth. 'There is an old ordnance factory in Kanpur. We have converted seven such ordnance factories into big modern companies. The Kanpur node of the defence corridor is a big centre of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector.' 'Big companies in the defence sector are coming here. The production of AK 203 rifles has begun in Amethi. The new address of the BrahMos missile that did not let the enemies sleep during Operation Sindoor is Uttar Pradesh,' PM said. The PM promised employment opportunities, large-scale investments, and renewed industrial growth in Kanpur and said, 'Taking Uttar Pradesh and Kanpur to newer heights of development is the first priority of this double-engine government.' 'The old glory of Kanpur will return again,' he declared. Slamming the previous dispensations in the state for 'ignoring' industrial development, PM Modi said, 'Industries kept migrating from Kanpur. The dynasty-orientated ('Parvarvadi') government kept its eyes closed. The result was that not only Kanpur but the entire Uttar Pradesh lagged behind.' About metro expansion in the city, he said, 'Kanpur Metro is the proof of the fact that if there is a government with right intentions, strong willpower and good intentions, then the development of the state is possible.' He referenced improvements in road and rail infrastructure, the modernisation of the Kanpur Central Station and the construction of an elevated rail corridor to ease traffic and pollution to bolster his point. 'The Kanpur Central railway station will get a modern and world-class look like an airport very shortly,' the Prime Minister said while informing the rally that more than 150 railway stations in Uttar Pradesh were being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat scheme. Underlining Uttar Pradesh's rise, PM Modi noted that the state now has the highest number of international airports in the country. 'We are making Uttar Pradesh a state of industrial possibilities.' He said self-sufficiency in energy and strong infrastructure are key to Uttar Pradesh's industrial growth. He inaugurated several power projects, including the 660 MW Panki, 660 MW Neyveli, 1320 MW Jawaharpur, 660 MW Obra-C, and 660 MW Khurja plants, terming them a major step toward meeting the state's power needs. Mentioning welfare measures such as the distribution of Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards for free medical care for the elderly, PM Modi said these efforts reflect the government's commitment to Kanpur and the state's development. About infrastructure, he said U.P. has moved beyond pothole-filled roads to a state known for its expressways and announced the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway will reduce travel time to 40-45 minutes with new links to the Purvanchal and Ganga Expressways. He also announced ₹1,000 crore for an elevated rail corridor to ease congestion and save time. About the MSME sector, he said earlier definitions discouraged growth, but revised norms and new budget provisions now support expansion. He noted past credit challenges are being addressed through schemes like Mudra Yojana and the Credit Guarantee Scheme. MSME loan guarantees have been raised to ₹20 crore, and credit cards with limits up to ₹5 lakh are being provided, PM Modi said. 'In this budget, we have made income up to ₹12 lakh completely tax-free. This has given new confidence to crores of middle-class families,' he said. Concluding his speech, the Prime Minister said, 'We will leave no stone unturned in working hard to take the country and Uttar Pradesh to new heights.' Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister met the family members of Shubham Dwivedi at the Chakeri airport here.
