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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Bullets will be answered with cannon balls: Modi
Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said proxy wars by terrorists will not work and bullets will be answered with cannon balls, adding that 'sindoor' has become a symbol of valour following India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He also described Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in the country's history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terrorism, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, anti-terror operation, India's security Speaking at the 'Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan' here on the occasion of the legendary queen's 300th birth anniversary, Modi said, "Through a decisive response, Bharat gave a message that proxy war by terrorists will not work. Bharat, a land of culture and values, sees as a symbol of women's power. Today, that same sindoor has become a symbol of our valour and resistance to terrorism." "If you fire bullets, then rest assured that they will be answered with cannon balls," Modi said. "India is a country of culture and traditions, and sindoor is a symbol of women power in our tradition. Hanuman ji, who is immersed in Ram Bhakti, also sports sindoor. We offer sindoor in Shakti Puja. This sindoor has become a symbol of bravery," he said. Earlier this month, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. The operation was conducted two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Kashmir's Pahalgam. Sindoor or the vermillion mark symbolises the marital status of Hindu women, and its use as the operation's name resonated powerfully in light of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. "In Pahalgam, terrorists not only shed the blood of Indians, but also attacked our culture. They tried to divide our society and the biggest thing is that they challenged the women power of India," Modi said. "This challenge has sounded the death knell for terrorists and their handlers. Operation Sindoor is the biggest and most successful operation in the history of India against terrorists. While the Pakistan army could not even imagine, our army destroyed the terrorist hideouts," he added. Talking about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, also known as the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to reserve one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, the PM said, "This time, 75 women have become members of Parliament. Our effort is to increase this number." This is the spirit behind the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Women reservation in Parliament and state assemblies had remained pending for a long time, but has been achieved now, he said. "This means the BJP government is empowering our sisters and daughters at every level and in every field," he said. He also said the world is witnessing the capability of India's daughters in the defence sector today. "To achieve this, the government took many steps in the last decade. From school to the battlefield, the country today has unprecedented faith in the bravery of its daughters," he said. Referring to Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K, who recently returned to India after circumnavigating the globe in a sailing boat, the PM said the two brave daughters of the Navy completed the 250-day voyage. "They circumnavigated the earth by travelling thousands of kilometres in a boat that runs not on a motor but on wind. Imagine staying at sea for 250 days," he said. He also praised Ahilyabai Holkar, describing her as the guardian of India's heritage. She protected the country's temples and pilgrimage sites when they were being attacked, he said. "Our government is working on the mantra of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava' (citizen is god), which was the philosophy of Ahilyabai Holkar," he added. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar was born on May 31, 1725, at Chondi village in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar. She ruled the Malwa region of central India from 1767 to 1795, as the queen of the Holkar dynasty in the Maratha Empire. "When we talk of girls' marriageable age, some people in the country see secularism in danger. They think it is against our religion. But Devi Ahilyabai thought about the marriageable age of girls in those times," he said. "She got married at an early age. She knew the way to girl's progress. In Malwa Sena, she created a special battalion of women. These people of the western world do not know. They curse us in the name of the rights of women and try to portray us in a bad light. Women were in our army even 250-300 years ago. At village level, she created safety groups for women," Modi noted. "When the country was in shackles of slavery 250-300 years ago, it was not easy to do something so impactful that future generations would remember it. But Devi Ahilyabai did it. She never separated devotion to God from service to the people," he said. She was a great guardian of India's heritage. When temples and pilgrimage sites were being attacked, she took the initiative to rebuild and preserve them, including Kashi Vishwanath, he added. "I consider myself fortunate that the same Kashi has given me the opportunity to serve. When you visit Kashi today, you will find signs of Ahilyabai's work. She created a model of governance where the poor and deprived were given priority," he added. Earlier, Modi released a commemorative stamp and Rs 300 coin to mark her birth anniversary.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Disproportionate response to terror is norm now: PM Modi
Disproportionate response to terror is norm now: PM Modi BHOPAL: Disproportionate response to terrorist attacks will now be the norm, PM Modi said in Bhopal Saturday, adding, "If they fire bullets, we will retaliate with cannon balls", reports Suchandana Gupta. Addressing a women's empowerment rally in Bhopal to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, Modi said Pakistani terrorists challenged India's "nari shakti" in Pahalgam, and it spelt their destruction. "Pakistani army would not even have thought that our military would reach the places we did, and annihilate terrorist camps," he said. Terrorists challenged our woman power, invited ruin: PM Modi Pakistani terrorists challenged India's woman power in Pahalgam, and it spelt their destruction, PM Narendra Modi further said. "India will no longer tolerate proxy war through terrorists. We will enter their homes and strike them there," the PM said at a women's empowerment rally in Bhopal to mark the 300th birth anniversary of 18th-century queen Ahilyabai Holkar. "India is the land of tradition. And in our tradition, sindoor is symbol of women power. Even Lord Hanuman, who is immersed in devotion for Lord Rama, sports sindoor. We offer vermilion for Shakti Puja and this sindoor has now become the symbol of India's valour. Terrorists in Pahalgam did not just shed blood of Indians, they attacked our tradition. They tried to divide our society. And most of all, they challenged India's women power. This challenge became a disaster for the terrorists and their masters," Modi said. Some 2 lakh women attended the rally, many carrying posters showing Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. The PM called Operation Sindoor the "biggest and most successful anti-terror operation". "Pakistani army would never have thought that our military would reach the places we did, and annihilate terrorist camps," Modi added.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Terrorists challenged Indian women's dignity, but saw greatest defeat: PM Modi
Bhopal: In Pahalgam, terrorists dared to challenge the strength and dignity of Indian women, but this challenge turned into their greatest defeat and fatal for their masters, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. Addressing a women empowerment Maha Sammelan, organised to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Lok Mata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in Bhopal, Modi said, 'Terrorists not only spilled the blood of innocent Indians- they launched an attack on our culture and values. The aim was to divide our society. In Pahalgam, terrorists dared to challenge the strength and dignity of Indian women and this challenge turned into their greatest defeat and fatal for their masters.' 'Our armed-force dismantled terrorists' hide-outs, which were located crossed-border and many kilometers away from the border. Operation Sindoor becomes the most successful counter terror operations in India's history,' he said. 'Now we will kill even by entering their home and whoever helps the terrorists will also have to pay a heavy price. 140 crore countrymen are saying that if you fire bullets, then accept that bullets will be answered with shells,' he added. In the programme, women wearing vermillion colour sarees were managing the crowd to give tribute to army and the prime minister. Elaborating the importance of sindoor in Indian tradition, Modi said, 'In our culture, sindoor is a powerful symbol of womanhood and strength. Lord Hanuman, devoted to Lord Ram is adorned with sindoor. We offer it during Shakti Puja as a mark of reverence. Today, that same sindoor has become a symbol of India's courage and valour.' Paying tribute to Devi Ahilyabai, Modi said, 'The words fall short in describing her remarkable personality. She symbolises the power of strong will and determination, demonstrating that no matter how adverse the circumstances, transformative outcomes can be achieved. Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar never distinguished between service to the divine and service to the people.' She led a state during such an era, like wearing a crown of thorns. Yet, Lokmata Ahilyabai provided a new direction for her state's prosperity, dedicating herself to empowering even the poorest, Modi said. He remembered her contribution to the culture of India and preserving temples. Praising the good governance of Ahilyabai, Modi said, 'She implemented an exemplary governance model that prioritised the welfare of the poor and marginalised. She launched numerous initiatives to boost employment and entrepreneurship by promoting agriculture, cottage industries based on forest produce, and handicrafts. Talking about how she had worked for tribal and nomadic tribe, Modi said it was his privilege to work under the direction of a tribal woman who is the President of India, Draupadi Murmu. He further said now people bring 'secularism' when we talk about age of marriage of women but Devi Ahilyabai Holkar had raised the matter like raising the minimum age for girls' marriage, securing women's right to property, and supporting widows' remarriage—issues that were difficult to even discuss in her time. Modi said his government is upholding the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava' as mantra of governance following Devi Ahilyabai. He also hailed the schemes of the BJP-led central government like drone didi, Nal Jal scheme, Swacch Bharat, housing for all, Ayushman and others, saying, 'These schemes changed the lives of women in India. These are not just facilities, these are our humble efforts to honour our mothers and sisters.' Earlier, Modi inaugurated the Indore Metro project, Madhya Pradesh's first. He also inaugurated Satna and Datia Airports. Chief minister Mohan Yadav and Governor Mangubhai Patel also attended the programme.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Bullets will be answered with cannon balls: PM Modi warns Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said proxy wars by terrorists will not work and bullets will be answered with cannon balls, adding that 'sindoor' has become a symbol of valour following India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He also described Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in the country's history. Speaking at the 'Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan' here on the occasion of the legendary queen's 300th birth anniversary, Modi said, "Through a decisive response, Bharat gave a message that proxy war by terrorists will not work. Bharat, a land of culture and values, sees sindoor as a symbol of women's power. Today, that same sindoor has become a symbol of our valour and resistance to terrorism." "If you fire bullets, then rest assured that they will be answered with cannon balls," Modi said. "India is a country of culture and traditions, and sindoor is a symbol of women power in our tradition. Hanuman ji, who is immersed in Ram Bhakti, also sports sindoor. We offer sindoor in Shakti Puja. This sindoor has become a symbol of bravery," he said. Earlier this month, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. The operation was conducted two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Kashmir's Pahalgam. Sindoor or the vermillion mark symbolises the marital status of Hindu women, and its use as the operation's name resonated powerfully in light of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. "In Pahalgam, terrorists not only shed the blood of Indians, but also attacked our culture. They tried to divide our society and the biggest thing is that they challenged the women power of India," Modi said. "This challenge has sounded the death knell for terrorists and their handlers. Operation Sindoor is the biggest and most successful operation in the history of India against terrorists. While the Pakistan army could not even imagine, our army destroyed the terrorist hideouts," he added. Talking about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, also known as the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to reserve one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, the PM said, "This time, 75 women have become members of Parliament. Our effort is to increase this number." This is the spirit behind the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Women reservation in Parliament and state assemblies had remained pending for a long time, but has been achieved now, he said. "This means the BJP government is empowering our sisters and daughters at every level and in every field," he said. He also said the world is witnessing the capability of India's daughters in the defence sector today. "To achieve this, the government took many steps in the last decade. From school to the battlefield, the country today has unprecedented faith in the bravery of its daughters," he said. Referring to Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K, who recently returned to India after circumnavigating the globe in a sailing boat, the PM said the two brave daughters of the Navy completed the 250-day voyage. "They circumnavigated the earth by travelling thousands of kilometres in a boat that runs not on a motor but on wind. Imagine staying at sea for 250 days," he said. He also praised Ahilyabai Holkar, describing her as the guardian of India's heritage. She protected the country's temples and pilgrimage sites when they were being attacked, he said. "Our government is working on the mantra of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava' (citizen is god), which was the philosophy of Ahilyabai Holkar," he added. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar was born on May 31, 1725, at Chondi village in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar. She ruled the Malwa region of central India from 1767 to 1795, as the queen of the Holkar dynasty in the Maratha Empire. "When we talk of girls' marriageable age, some people in the country see secularism in danger. They think it is against our religion. But Devi Ahilyabai thought about the marriageable age of girls in those times," he said. "She got married at an early age. She knew the way to girl's progress. In Malwa Sena, she created a special battalion of women. These people of the western world do not know. They curse us in the name of the rights of women and try to portray us in a bad light. Women were in our army even 250-300 years ago. At village level, she created safety groups for women," Modi noted. "When the country was in shackles of slavery 250-300 years ago, it was not easy to do something so impactful that future generations would remember it. But Devi Ahilyabai did it. She never separated devotion to God from service to the people," he said. She was a great guardian of India's heritage. When temples and pilgrimage sites were being attacked, she took the initiative to rebuild and preserve them, including Kashi Vishwanath, he added. "I consider myself fortunate that the same Kashi has given me the opportunity to serve. When you visit Kashi today, you will find signs of Ahilyabai's work. She created a model of governance where the poor and deprived were given priority," he added. Earlier, Modi released a commemorative stamp and Rs 300 coin to mark her birth anniversary.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bullets will be answered with cannon balls: PM Narendra Modi warns Pakistan; calls sindoor symbol of valour
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said proxy wars by terrorists will not work and bullets will be answered with cannon balls, adding that ' sindoor ' has become a symbol of valour following India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack He also described Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in the country's at the 'Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan' on the occasion of the legendary queen's 300th birth anniversary, Modi said, "Through a decisive response, Bharat gave a message that proxy war by terrorists will not work. Bharat, a land of culture and values, sees sindoor as a symbol of women's power. Today, that same sindoor has become a symbol of our valour and resistance to terrorism." "If you fire bullets, then rest assured that they will be answered with cannon balls," Modi said."India is a country of culture and traditions, and sindoor is a symbol of women power in our tradition. Hanuman ji, who is immersed in Ram Bhakti, also sports sindoor. We offer sindoor in Shakti Puja. This sindoor has become a symbol of bravery," he this month, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. The operation was conducted two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Kashmir's Pahalgam Sindoor or the vermillion mark symbolises the marital status of Hindu women, and its use as the operation's name resonated powerfully in light of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre."In Pahalgam, terrorists not only shed the blood of Indians, but also attacked our culture. They tried to divide our society and the biggest thing is that they challenged the women power of India," Modi said."This challenge has sounded the death knell for terrorists and their handlers. Operation Sindoor is the biggest and most successful operation in the history of India against terrorists. While the Pakistan army could not even imagine, our army destroyed the terrorist hideouts," he about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, also known as the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to reserve one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, the PM said, "This time, 75 women have become members of Parliament. Our effort is to increase this number." This is the spirit behind the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Women reservation in Parliament and state assemblies had remained pending for a long time, but has been achieved now, he said."This means the BJP government is empowering our sisters and daughters at every level and in every field," he also said the world is witnessing the capability of India's daughters in the defence sector today."To achieve this, the government took many steps in the last decade. From school to the battlefield, the country today has unprecedented faith in the bravery of its daughters," he to Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K, who recently returned to India after circumnavigating the globe in a sailing boat, the PM said the two brave daughters of the Navy completed the 250-day voyage."They circumnavigated the earth by travelling thousands of kilometres in a boat that runs not on a motor but on wind. Imagine staying at sea for 250 days," he also praised Ahilyabai Holkar, describing her as the guardian of India's heritage. She protected the country's temples and pilgrimage sites when they were being attacked, he said."Our government is working on the mantra of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava' (citizen is god), which was the philosophy of Ahilyabai Holkar," he Ahilyabai Holkar was born on May 31, 1725, at Chondi village in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar. She ruled the Malwa region of central India from 1767 to 1795, as the queen of the Holkar dynasty in the Maratha Empire."When we talk of girls' marriageable age, some people in the country see secularism in danger. They think it is against our religion. But Devi Ahilyabai thought about the marriageable age of girls in those times," he said."She got married at an early age. She knew the way to girl's progress. In Malwa Sena, she created a special battalion of women. These people of the western world do not know. They curse us in the name of the rights of women and try to portray us in a bad light. Women were in our army even 250-300 years ago. At village level, she created safety groups for women," Modi noted."When the country was in shackles of slavery 250-300 years ago, it was not easy to do something so impactful that future generations would remember it. But Devi Ahilyabai did it. She never separated devotion to God from service to the people," he was a great guardian of India's heritage. When temples and pilgrimage sites were being attacked, she took the initiative to rebuild and preserve them, including Kashi Vishwanath, he added."I consider myself fortunate that the same Kashi has given me the opportunity to serve. When you visit Kashi today, you will find signs of Ahilyabai's work. She created a model of governance where the poor and deprived were given priority," he Modi released a commemorative stamp and Rs 300 coin to mark her birth anniversary.
