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India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Rahim Yar Khan airbase is in ICU": PM Modi takes dig at Pakistan
Bikaner (Rajasthan) [India], May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the destruction that happened to Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase due to India's strikes during Operation Sindoor and said that the airbase is in 'ICU'. Addressing his first public rally after Operation Sindoor in Rajasthan's Bikaner, PM Modi said, 'When I came from Delhi to here, I landed in Bikaner's Nal Airport. Pakistan has also tried to make this a target but they failed to damage this airbase. There is a Rahim Yar Khan airbase situated on the other side of the border. It is in ICU. Don't know when it will open? India's forces have destroyed this air base.' PM Modi also recalled his statement in Churu, reaffirming his commitment to the nation: 'Swear by this soil, I will not let the country fall, I will not let the country bow.' He declared from Rajasthan that those who attempted to erase the sacred sindoor have been reduced to dust, and those who spilled India's blood have now paid the price in full. The Prime Minister stated that those who assumed India would remain silent are now in hiding, while those who boasted about their weapons now lie buried beneath rubble. Emphasizing that Operation Sindoor was not an act of revenge, but a new form of justice, he remarked that it was not just an expression of outrage but a display of India's unwavering strength and determination. He asserted that the nation has adopted a bold approach, striking the enemy directly and decisively. 'Crushing terrorism is not just a strategy but a principle, this is India, this is the new India', stressed PM Modi. 'Pakistan has forgotten one thing: that now Modi, the servant of Mother India, is standing here with his head held high. Modi's mind is cool; it stays cool, but Modi's blood is hot. Now there is no blood flowing in Modi's veins, but hot Sindoor. Now there will be neither trade nor talk with Pakistan. If there will be talk, it will only be about Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK),' PM Modi said at a public rally in Bikaner. 'Now India has made it clear... Pakistan will have to pay a heavy price for every terrorist attack. And this price... will be paid by Pakistan's army... will be paid by Pakistan's economy... Ye shodh pratishodh ka khel nahin, ye nyay ka naya swaroop hai, ye Operation Sindoor hai. This is not just an agitation; this is the 'Raudra Roop' of a strong India. Ye Bharat ka naya swaroop hai. Pehle ghar mein ghus ke kiya the vaar, ab seene pe kiya prahar hai. (First, we entered their house and attacked; now we have attacked them on their chests)... This is the policy and the strategy to destroy the fangs of terrorism... This is new India,' PM Modi added. In reference to the abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi said, 'India has made it unequivocally clear that Pakistan will bear a heavy cost for every terrorist attack. This cost will be paid by Pakistan's military and its economy. If Pakistan persists in exporting terrorism, it will find itself begging for every last penny. Pakistan will not receive a single drop of water from India's share. The days of playing with the blood of Indians are over - it will now come at a steep price. This is the policy; this is the method to crush terrorism. This is India, the new India,' he added. (ANI)
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi Claims Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan Airbase "In ICU" After Operation Sindoor Strikes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a forceful message to Pakistan during his first public rally following Operation Sindoor, claiming that India's strikes had severely damaged Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase, leaving it in "ICU" condition. Speaking at a packed rally in Bikaner, Rajasthan, the Prime Minister drew a stark contrast between India's successful defense of its installations and Pakistan's military capabilities. "When I came from Delhi to here, I landed in Bikaner's Nal Airport. Pakistan has also tried to make this a target but they failed to damage this airbase. There is a Rahim Yar Khan airbase situated on the other side of the border. It is in ICU. Don't know when it will open? India's forces have destroyed this air base," Modi declared to thunderous applause. The Prime Minister characterized Operation Sindoor not as an act of revenge but as a transformative approach to justice and national security. He emphasized that the operation represents a fundamental shift in India's strategic posture toward cross-border terrorism. "This is not revenge; this is a new form of justice. It was not just an expression of outrage but a display of India's unwavering strength and determination," Modi explained, outlining what he termed as India's bold new approach of striking enemies directly and decisively. The Prime Minister stressed that crushing terrorism has evolved from being merely a tactical strategy to becoming a core principle of governance. "Crushing terrorism is not just a strategy but a principle, this is India, this is the new India," he emphasized. Reaffirming his earlier statement made in Churu, Modi renewed his personal commitment to the nation's security. "Swear by this soil, I will not let the country fall, I will not let the country bow," he declared, positioning himself as the guardian of India's sovereignty and dignity. The Prime Minister's rhetoric became particularly intense as he described the transformation in his own approach to dealing with Pakistan. "Pakistan has forgotten one thing: that now Modi, the servant of Mother India, is standing here with his head held high. Modi's mind is cool; it stays cool, but Modi's blood is hot. Now there is no blood flowing in Modi's veins, but hot Sindoor," he stated, using the symbolic reference to sindoor (vermillion) to represent both religious significance and the operation's name. Modi announced a comprehensive break in India-Pakistan relations, declaring an end to both trade and diplomatic dialogue. "Now there will be neither trade nor talk with Pakistan. If there will be talk, it will only be about Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)," he stated, indicating a hardline approach that limits future engagement to territorial disputes. This represents a significant escalation in India's diplomatic stance, moving beyond selective engagement to complete isolation except for discussions about contested territories. In a particularly significant announcement, the Prime Minister revealed India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack. This move targets Pakistan's agricultural and economic lifeline, as the country heavily depends on river waters originating from India.
News18
22-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Pakistan Will Not Get India's Water': PM Modi Says No Power Can Change IWT Decision
Last Updated: PM Modi said that Pakistan will not get India's water and the country and its army will have to pay for spilling Indian blood. Sending out a stringent message to Pakistan from the bordering state of Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that no power in the world can shake India's resolution of punishing the neighbouring country for spilling Indian blood. He also made it clear that the rogue nation will not get India's water, while making reference to the Indus Waters Treaty, which India put in abeyance in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in April. On April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi chaired the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting and decided to put the decades-long Indus Waters Treaty, which survived numerous wars and escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. Unequivocally, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan will have to pay for every terror attack in India, both militarily and economically. 'Pakistan's army and economy will have to pay for every terror attack… Pakistan will not get India's water. They will have to pay for playing with India's blood. This is India's resolution and no power of the world can shake us from this resolution," PM Modi said at his first rally in Rajasthan's Bikaner since the Pahalgam attack. 'Pakistan's army and economy will have to pay for every terror attack… Pakistan tried to attack Bikaner's Nal Airport, but they could not cause any damage. Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan air base is just across the border; nobody knows when it will function again. It is in the ICU. Indian army's attack has destroyed it… There will be neither trade nor talks with Pakistan. There will only be talks on PoK," PM Modi said. The Indian armed forces had avenged the Pahalgam attack by launching Operation Sindoor on May 7. India struck 9 terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and killed over 100 terrorists. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 22, 2025, 14:50 IST
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘ Pakistan ka Rahim Yar Khan air base ICU mein hai ,' says PM Modi in Bikaner
In his first public rally after the success of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave reference to the Mahabharata, and said that the three armed forces of India created 'chakravyuh' that forced Pakistan to kneel. 1. In his first public rally after the success of Operation Sindoor, PM Modi on Thursday highlighted the Indian Armed Forces' bravery during the operation, "Today, with your blessings and the valour of the country's army, we have all lived up to that pledge. Our government gave a free hand to all three forces... Together, the three forces created such a Chakravyuh that Pakistan was forced to kneel down. In response to the attack on the 22nd, we destroyed 9 of the biggest hideouts of terrorists in 22 minutes. The world and the enemies of the country have also seen what happens when Sindoor turns into gunpowder," PM Modi said in reference to the name of the operation 'Sindoor'. 2. 'Pakistan's army and economy will have to pay for every terror attack... Pakistan tried to attack Bikaner's Nal Airport, but they could not cause any damage. Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan air base is just across the border; nobody knows when it will function again. It is in the ICU. Indian army's attack has destroyed it... There will be neither trade nor talks with Pakistan. There will only be talks on PoK... Pakistan will not get India's water... They will have to pay for playing with India's blood. This is India's resolution and no power of the world can shake us from this resolution,' he added. Those who shed India's blood, their accounts have been settled. Pakistan's army and economy will have to pay for every terror attack. 3. PM Modi said, '... Jo sindoor mitane nikle the, unhe mitti mein milaya hai... Jo Hindustan ka lahu bahate the, aaj katre katre ka hisab chukaya hai. Jo sochte the Bharat chup rahega, aaj gharon mein pade hain. Jo apne hathiyaron pe ghamand karte the, aaj wo malbe ke dher mein dabe hue hain... (Those who had set out to erase the sindoor have been buried in the soil... Those who shed India's blood, their accounts have been settled. Those who thought India would remain silent are hiding in their homes today. Those who were proud of their weapons are today buried in its debris)…' (This is a developing story) Key Takeaways PM Modi emphasizes the Indian military's success in Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister vows no trade or talks with Pakistan until justice is served. Modi's rhetoric highlights a shift towards a more aggressive stance against Pakistan.
News18
22-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi To Inaugurate Key Projects In Bikaner Today, To Offer Prayers At Karni Mata Temple
Last Updated: PM Modi will visit the famous Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke and address a public gathering in Palana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Thursday, where he will inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station, and will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 26,000 crore. He will also visit the famous Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke and address a public gathering in Palana, according to an official statement. Prime Minister Modi will leave for Bikaner from Delhi at 8.45 am. He will stay in Bikaner for 3 hours and 25 minutes. PM Modi's Bikaner Visit Schedule 9:55 AM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at Nal Airport in Bikaner by helicopter. 10:30 AM: PM Modi will visit the Shri Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok and offer prayers. 11:00 AM: The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Deshnok Railway Station under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'. 11:30 AM: PM Modi will depart for Palna village by helicopter. 12:00 PM: A public rally will be held in Palna village, where the Prime Minister will address the gathering. Rajasthan CM On PM Modi's Visit 'After Operation Sindoor, there is enthusiasm among the people in this border district of Rajasthan. The Prime Minister will be inaugurating 104 stations for the country from here. Along with that, many schemes of Rajasthan will also be inaugurated here. He is coming to Rajasthan on his first visit after Operation Sindoor. We are fortunate. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the people," the Chief Minister added. First Published: May 22, 2025, 09:06 IST
