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Hans India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Op Sindoor marked new milestone: Baijayant
Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader and MP from Kendrapara constituency, Baijayant Panda, on Monday said Operation Sindoor marks a new milestone in India's response to terrorist attacks as it became the first country to strike 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation. In his speech during the debate on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, the BJP leader said on Monday: 'New Normal in India's response and new milestone as India is 1st country to strike 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation, destroying 20 per cent of Pakistan's air force. We responded first with a surgical strike, then the Balakot Air Strike…we struck with Operation Sindoor.... Operation Sindoor is not a reaction; this is the Modi Doctrine.' The senior BJP leader took a swipe at the Opposition, expressing disappointment that the Opposition has not yet questioned Pakistan's repeated failures or the attacks carried out by them against India. The way India has been responding to any terrorist attack under PM Modi is the 'New Normal', he said. The Kendrapara MP stated that the difference between the actions taken in response to past attacks and the current policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi clearly indicates that Operation Sindoor-type responses to terrorist attacks have become the new normal.'Opposition has pointed out that whether there was any pressure on India, I will like to clarify that any country can make a suggestion (India only stopped hostilities after Pakistan requested),' added Panda. He questioned the Opposition's silence on Pakistan's absurd claim regarding the absence of terrorist camps in the neighbouring to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's allegations, Panda said: 'It's amusing that he questioned when India will take back PoK and used terms like 'bowed down' and 'surrender.' It was highlighted, that how many times Congress itself has surrendered in the past.' The BJP leader also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying that the Leader of the Opposition have been talking about China's drone but never talked about the success of indigenous Indian weapons. He also asserted that Indian claims regarding the targeting of Pakistani terrorist bases are backed up by solid satellite images unlike false narratives peddled by Pakistan. The BJP leader noted that post Operation Sindoor, India received 61 messages from heads of governments, heads of State and Vice-President. The Kendrapara MP noted that recent honours conferred on PM Modi by different countries is not a personal honour, but an honour to the nation. Targeting the Opposition, he said: 'We are People of peace but not Prisoners of it.'
News18
23-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Crystallising The Global South: PM Modi's Vision For A New World Order
The Modi Doctrine does not speak of India's prosperity and progress alone; it advocates shared prosperity and a shared future Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recently concluded foreign tour, from July 2 to 9, covering two continents and five nations, was the longest such trip undertaken in ten years. The pace was unchanged. It was relentless and focused on realising India's strategic and national interest goals. Apart from the many gains it made for India and for her global partnerships at many levels, this trip was crucial and symbolic on an important count. It served to reiterate and crystallise the philosophy and vision of the 'Global South", consistently articulated by PM Modi over the last five years. Pursuing India's strategic and foreign policy goals and articulating a vision for a new global discourse and paradigm went hand in hand during PM Modi's interactions and addresses on this long tour. The hard interests and dealings were not neglected. In fact, under Modi in the last decade, they have never been given up or jettisoned, while the deeper vision that can effectuate a global shift and change in the emerging new order was also stated through PM Modi's emphasis on the 'Global South" paradigm. In the last decade, PM Modi has retrieved Indian diplomacy from this mindset which saw national interest as a secondary concern. He has made national interest the driving force and the touchstone of India's diplomacy. 'Protection and promotion of national interests" has become the primary focus of India's diplomacy under PM Modi. It is, as we argued in our assessment of PM Modi's foreign policy in 2016, just two years after he assumed office, the foundational pillar of the 'Modi Doctrine." It signified a definite paradigm shift from Panchsheel to Panchamrit. Jawaharlal Nehru's Panchsheel was not backed by force and conviction; it was driven by defenseless pacifism. Modi's Panchamrit is backed by strength, is dynamic and aims to see India emerge as a major power — a power that matters. It is the foundation of PM Modi's diplomacy. PM Modi's Panchamrit foreign policy, as we had argued, stands on five pillars: Samman (dignity and honour), Samvad (greater engagement and dialogue), Samriddhi (shared prosperity, Suraksha (regional and global security), Sanskriti evam Sabhyata (cultural and civilisational linkages). It is a crystallised foreign policy doctrine and has had an effect and visibility on the ground. Let us look at some of these dimensions. Operation Sindoor reiterated PM Modi's commitment to the 'Suraksha" dimension. Surgical strikes in response to the Uri terror attack in September 2016, Pulwama in 2019, and Pahalgam in 2025 have seen a quantum leap in technique and resolve. The ability and willingness to strike — as distinct from the strike itself — had left the world watching. No country disputed India's right to strike to safeguard her security imperatives. It displayed the effectiveness of the Suraksha dimension and the commitment to it in the Modi Doctrine-driven foreign policy. The Suraksha dimension has been clearly visible in India's response to Chinese adventurism in Doklam and Galwan. India dug in her heels and held her ground. Eventually, Samvad over the last few years, held on India's terms, has seen a movement forward on the China front. The resumption of the Kailas Mansarovar Yatra is one of the signs of that renewed momentum. The emphasis on Suraksha in the Modi Doctrine is also visible in India's determined and persistent stand that terrorism and its sources need to be called out globally. Prime Minister Modi's unambiguous stand on international forums has elicited wide global support. His emphasis that condemnation of terrorism 'must be our principle, not a mere convenience" at the recently held BRICS summit received endorsement. The Rio de Janeiro 'Declaration – Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance" came out strongly against the Pahalgam terror attack and spoke of combating terrorism in all forms, 'including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens." It also urged all members to ensure 'zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism." The Sanskriti and Sabhyata – cultural and civilisational linkages – dimension has been most visible of late in the mega 'Dhammayatras" with Lord Buddha's sacred relics, undertaken over the last few months in the Buddhist countries of Southeast Asia. After a massive congregation in Thailand in February 2024, the sacred relics Dhammayatra in Vietnam in May 2025 saw over 14 million people congregate across various cities and from neighbouring countries to venerate and worship. Never since Samrat Ashoka's time has India undertaken such a civilisational Dhammayatra of such magnitude. With PM Modi's personal involvement, in pursuit of the vision of the 'Asian Century" inspired by the legacy and message of Buddha, such a Dhammayatra reflects India's aspiration to renew special civilisational linkages and of her emergence as Viswamitra. PM Modi's visit to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple at Anuradhapura in April this year demonstrated the commitment in the Modi Doctrine to renewing and relaying civilisational and cultural linkages under a new rubric. These symbolise India's commitment to relationships defined by compassion, prosperity, and possibilities — a commitment to partnerships that are beneficial and non-exploitative. PM Modi's vision of the 'Global South" is driven by the essence of the Viswamitra narrative. The Modi Doctrine does not speak of India's prosperity and progress alone; it advocates shared prosperity and a shared future. It envisages shared zones of prosperity. During his five-nation tour, PM Modi consistently spoke of the voice of the 'Global South." It was a tour that, among other things, further crystallised the 'Global South" framework for engagement over the next decade. He had earlier defined its core philosophy when he argued that 'Most of the global challenges have not been created by the Global South. But they affect us more" and that 'the search for solutions also does not factor in our role or our voice." In this pan-continent tour, PM Modi reiterated this message of the need to search for global solutions by factoring in the role of the 'Global South" — which is perhaps the most defining and future-oriented global narrative that can shape and influence the emerging new order. In the last decade, the narrative of the 'Global South" is thus among the most crucial additions to the Modi Doctrine. The author is chairman, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, and a member of the National Executive Committee, BJP. The views expressed are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. tags : pm narendra modi view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:51 IST News opinion Opinion | Crystallising The Global South: PM Modi's Vision For A New World Order Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
31-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Fighting India is in Pakistan's DNA, only deterrence is increasing costs for terror': Pak expert Tilak Devasher
The anti-India sentiment is in the DNA of Pakistan, which means that the only way to ensure deterrence is imposing increasing costs for every act of terror, said Tilak Devasher, a former Special Secretary at Cabinet Secretariat, in an interview with Firstpost. read more Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan Asim Munir, reviews the parade at the passing out ceremony of 151st Long Course at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, Abbottabad, Pakistan, April 26, 2025. Press Information Department of Pakistan via Reuters With Operation Sindoor, India entered a new age in the war on terrorism. Unlike 2016 when India conducted cross-border surgical strikes or 2019 when India conducted airstrike on a terrorist facility, India this time struck at the heart of terrorism as it struck headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed among other sites. In an interview with Firstpost's Madhur Sharma, Pakistan expert Tilak Devasher said that Indian actions, both kinetic actions like airstrikes and non-kinetic actions like holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, took Pakistan by surprise. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ: Operation Sindoor: With battlefield edge, India cornered Pakistan to seek peace & that's new normal 'They had not anticipated being attacked in Punjab — both the terror headquarters and airbases. So, yes, Asim Munir has lost face and hence his elevation to Field Marshal is an act of damage control, tell the people falsely that they won even though they suffered a major defeat,' said Devasher, a former Special Secretary at Cabinet Secretariat. As for the India-Pakistan relationship, Devasher said that the anti-India sentiment is in the DNA of Pakistan and the only way to ensure deterrence is imposing increasing costs for every act of terror, said Devasher, the author of 'Pakistan: Courting the Abyss', 'Pakistan: At the Helm', 'Pakistan: The Balochistan Conundrum', and 'The Pashtuns: A Contested History'. Read the full interview: With Operation Sindoor and the accompanying messaging from the government, do you believe that we now have a new 'Modi Doctrine' of national security? Yes, we do have a Modi Doctrine now. Its key components are that if there is a terrorist attack on India, there will be a fitting response; the nuclear blackmail will no longer work and India will strike precisely and decisively; and that there will be no distinction between terrorists and their sponsors. It had been said that the weak position of the Pakistani Army was one of the reasons behind approving the Pahalgam attack — the idea being that a confrontation with India would rally people around the flag and restore the Army's primacy. Do you believe in this line of thought? If yes, do you believe that Field Marshal Asim Munir miscalculated and has now lost face? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This has been Pakistan's template when faced with serious domestic issues. They divert the issue and externalise the problem to manufacture a crisis. Nothing unites the population behind the Army more than a confrontation with India. However, in this case, the Indian reaction, both kinetic and non-kinetic, took Pakistan by surprise. They had not anticipated being attacked in Punjab — both the terror headquarters and airbases. So, yes, Munir has lost face and hence his elevation to Field Marshal is an act of damage control and tell the people falsely that they won even though they suffered a major defeat. As Pakistani military stands weaker after being battered by India, do you believe that various insurgent groups in Pakistan are now going to ramp up their operations to make the most of the situation? Yes, it is a strong signal to the Baloch and the Pashtuns — and even Sindhis. They could well ramp up their operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In your book, 'Pakistan: Courting the Abyss', you have mentioned that being in a state of confrontation with India is a must for the Pakistani Army and hatred of India is quite integral to it. With such anti-India fundamentals, do you believe there is a possibility of Pakistan being deterred in the long-term? To retain its primacy in Pakistan, a confrontation with India is expected from the Pakistani Army. Any peace or normal relations with India will make the Army lose that primacy. So, the only way to deter Pakistan is to keep increasing the cost of confrontation. Given their economic situation, they will find it difficult to recoup their losses after every confrontation with India. For many years, it was said that the age of conventional warfare between India and Pakistan was over. Do you believe that India really called out Pakistan's nuclear bluff? Or did India keep the attacks well below the threshold to rattle Pakistan? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD I think India did call Pakistan's nuclear bluff. Pakistan is the only nuclear weapons country that treats nuclear weapons as war-fighting weapons. For other countries, nuclear weapons are deterrents. Despite their bluster, when it came to the crunch, India tested this and called out the nuclear bluff. Several of Pakistan's so-called red-lines were crossed when their air bases were targeted but they did not or could not react. Do you believe that internal troubles in Pakistan, such as insurgencies, financial troubles, or political chaos, can ever put a check on its anti-India campaign? I don't think so since being anti-India is in Pakistan's DNA. The whole philosophy of eating grass for a thousand years stems from this deep-rooted anti-India hatred.
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Narendra Modi's doctrine on dealing with terror: Operation Sindoor
The massacre in Pahalgam was not just an attack on innocent lives—it was an assault on India's conscience. In response, India decided to rewrite the rulebook on counter-terrorism. Operation Sindoor is the Modi government's clearest articulation of a zero-tolerance, no-compromise policy to safeguard national security, the Modi Doctrine. PM Narendra Modi outlined the doctrine for dealing with terrorism during his televised address to the nation. The doctrine, shaped by recent events, establishes a decisive framework for India's response to terrorism and external threats. PM Modi ensured every move—from suspending the Indus Waters Treaty to launching military strikes on terror camps, was carefully planned and timed. The government chose strategy over impulse. This helped prevent Pakistan and terror groups from anticipating India's response. It ensured that Operation Sindoor was executed with surprise, precision, and full impact. Operation Sindoor, the new normal 'Operation Sindoor is now India's established policy in the fight against terrorism, marking a decisive shift in India's strategic approach', declared the Prime Minister, stating that the operation has set a new standard, a new normal in counter-terrorism measures. As the Prime Minister stated in his address, 'Operation Sindoor is not just a name, but a reflection of the feelings of millions of people of the country.' It was India's message to the world that barbarity will be met with calibrated force. The complicity of neighbouring states in terrorism will no longer be shielded behind diplomatic façades or nuclear rhetoric. Three pillars of the Modi Doctrine The first key pillar of doctrine includes: Decisive Retaliation on India's Terms – any terrorist attack on India will be met with a fitting response, executed on India's own terms. The country will take strict action against the roots of terrorism, ensuring that perpetrators and their sponsors face the consequences. Also Read The second pillar is Zero Tolerance for Nuclear Blackmail – India will not succumb to nuclear threats or coercion. The doctrine asserts that any attempt to use nuclear blackmail as a shield for terrorism will be met with precise and decisive action. The third pillar of the doctrine refers to No Distinction Between Terrorists and Their Sponsors – India will hold both terrorists and their enablers accountable. The doctrine makes it clear that those who harbour terrorists, finance them, or support terror will face the same consequences as the perpetrators themselves. PM Modi put the issue in a global context. Warning that nations supporting terrorism would ultimately face self-destruction, PM Modi urged them to dismantle their terror infrastructure before it is too late. PM Modi said that the new doctrine marks a significant shift in India's approach to national security, setting a precedent for a firm and resolute stance against terrorism. The government remains committed to safeguarding its citizens and ensuring that India's sovereignty remains uncompromised, he added. No more business as usual with terror This is not the first time India has acted with clarity and courage. From surgical strikes in 2016 to Balakot and now Operation Sindoor, India under PM Modi has built a clear doctrine: swift, decisive action against terror—on India's terms. Each step has raised the bar and shown India's resolve to act with precision when provoked. This time the message from India is unambiguous—terror and trade cannot go together. The Attari-Wagah border has been shut. Bilateral trade has been suspended. Visas have been cancelled. The Indus Waters Treaty has been put on hold. In the Prime Minister's words, 'water and blood cannot flow together.' The economic and diplomatic costs of backing terror are now real and rising. History will remember India's response to Pahalgam as measured and principled. It will remember our response to terror. Bharat stood tall, spoke with one voice, and struck with one force. Operation Sindoor is not the end—it is the beginning of a new era of clarity, courage, and our sankalp to tackle terror.
News18
09-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
The Modi Doctrine: India's New Security Paradigm
Last Updated: Unlike previous doctrines, the Modi Doctrine incorporates multiple dimensions—military, diplomatic, economic, and political—to tackle terrorism comprehensively On April 22, 2025, Pakistan-backed terrorists struck Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, mercilessly and barbarically killing 26 civilian tourists and shattering the peace of a region experiencing normalcy and poised for economic growth. India's swift and decisive response, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolute leadership, marks a new paradigm and a significant shift in the nation's security policy in strategic and multi-dimensional counter-terrorism, which can be aptly termed 'The Modi Doctrine". Modi Doctrine The Modi Doctrine represents a strategic evolution in India's security policy—an assertive, multidimensional response framework built on zero tolerance for terrorism, proactive preemptive strikes, and safeguarding India's citizens as well as territorial integrity. Unlike previous doctrines, which were limited predominantly to diplomatic rhetoric or reactive responses, the Modi Doctrine incorporates multiple dimensions—military, diplomatic, economic, and political—to tackle terrorism comprehensively. Operation Sindoor Following the Pahalgam atrocity, India swiftly initiated 'Operation Sindoor"—a precise military strike targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). By conducting these surgical strikes, India reaffirmed its willingness to proactively neutralise terror threats before they materialise, setting a powerful deterrent precedent. It also highlighted India's stand for a non-escalatory, focused, measured, and proportionate response. Unlike the 2001 Parliament attack or 2008 Mumbai attacks, where India refrained from military retaliation, the Modi government has consistently demonstrated resolve, as seen in the 2016 Uri surgical strikes and 2019 Balakot airstrikes. Operation Sindoor, the deepest strike into Pakistan since 1971, underscores India's willingness to act decisively against terror infrastructure, even across borders. Multi-dimensional Retaliation Integral to the Modi Doctrine is the concept of 'multi-dimensional retaliation", recognising that military action alone is insufficient to address complex security challenges. This comprehensive approach includes: Diplomatic and Political: Under Prime Minister Modi, India has highlighted the dangerous nexus of terrorism and state sponsorship to the international community, securing widespread global condemnation for Pakistan's duplicitous stance. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari-Wagah border, cancelled visas for Pakistani nationals, and expelled military advisors from Pakistan's High Commission. Economic: India has suspended trade with Pakistan, implemented a ban on Pakistani-flagged vessels entering Indian ports and Indian-flagged vessels calling at Pakistani ports, and restricted air and postal services. Furthermore, India is actively engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to block Pakistan's bailout and with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to re-enter Pakistan on its grey list. The Role of the Indian Citizen and Civic Responsibility Our forces stand ready at the borders, risking everything so that we can live safely within our homes. As such, we need to be 'citizens worth fighting for" and contribute positively and constructively to national security and nation-building. As citizens, we too have a responsibility and duty to our nation and can support our brave armed forces by: Firstly, being vigilant. Every citizen must remain alert to suspicious activities and report any such instances to the relevant authorities. We should also follow credible news sources and avoid spreading unverified information. Community awareness acts as the first layer of national security, enabling our forces to proactively thwart potential threats. Secondly, citizens must contribute towards fostering harmony and national unity. A unified India is the most significant deterrent against terrorism. By rejecting divisive narratives, promoting inclusivity, and demonstrating solidarity in times of crisis, we send a powerful message that India stands together. Thirdly, economic patriotism and civic duty matter immensely. Vote in elections, participate in local governance, and support policies that enhance national security, such as infrastructure development and Make in India. Paying taxes honestly helps fund defence capabilities. Lastly, honouring and respecting the supreme sacrifices of our armed forces is a crucial part of our civic responsibility. This includes participating in national initiatives that support veterans and their families and commemorating our bravehearts. Contribute to welfare funds like the Army Welfare Fund or Bharat Ke Veer, which aid soldiers' families. In addition, show your gratitude by greeting and thanking our armed forces personnel. Recognising their sacrifices continually reminds us of the cost of freedom and motivates citizens to live lives worthy of those sacrifices. Conclusion The Modi Doctrine clearly illustrates the determination and resoluteness of India's leadership in confronting terrorism head-on. Prime Minister Modi's strategic vision ensures that India is no longer reactive, but proactive; no longer restrained, but assertive; no longer solitary, but globally connected. The Modi Doctrine's success relies on a united citizenry and a collective responsibility. Every Indian has a role to play in safeguarding the nation. We must live lives of contribution, solidarity, vigilance, and unity, truly becoming 'citizens worth fighting for". India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolute leadership, now stands strong, resilient, and ready to face any challenge. We owe it to our heroes in uniform to embody their courage, uphold their values, and cherish the freedom they so valiantly protect. Jai Hind, Jai Hind ki Sena! The author is an angel investor and startup mentor for the Atal Innovation Mission, Government of India, and the Atal Incubation Centre-Rambhau Mhalgi Prabhodhini. He is presently the Convenor (Western Maharashtra) of the BJP Intellectual Cell and has recently co-edited the book Modi's North East Story. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. tags : Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack pakistan security terror Location : Pune, India, India First Published: May 09, 2025, 19:11 IST News opinion Opinion | The Modi Doctrine: India's New Security Paradigm
