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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.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
How Yogi's UP Became New Home Of BrahMos Missiles That Destroyed 11 Pakistani Airbases
Last Updated: It was Yogi Adityanath, during the recent inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow, who confirmed the use of the missile in India's retaliatory strikes. The glistening, 28-feet long silver arrows cruised through the night air on May 9-10 at 3,600 kmph, or nearly six times the speed of normal aircraft, 'BrahMos' emblazoned across them in blue. Fifteen of them crashed as giant fireballs on 11 of Pakistan's 13 major airbases, crippling the country's air defence network and military infrastructure. All that remained were runways pockmarked with craters, ashes of air defence radars and equipment, and a nation scampering to save its nuclear facilities from further hits. The BrahMos, dispatched to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, left Pakistan in a muted scream, a thousand kilometres from its new home, the Sarojini Nagar defence production unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. UP under CM Yogi Adityanath is the newest birthplace of Asia's most dreaded ballistic missile. It was Yogi, during the recent inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow, who confirmed the use of the missile in India's retaliatory strikes. 'If you didn't witness the BrahMos in action, ask the people of Pakistan," he said with a smile. The announcement was made at a high-profile event – the inauguration of the BrahMos production unit in Lucknow. It was a carefully timed disclosure to bring into sharp focus not just India's rapidly growing military might but also UP's role in defence manufacturing. BrahMos is a long-range supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. Its 'Fire-and-Forget' principle, two-stage propulsion system, stealth features, and advanced guidance technology make it extremely difficult to detect or intercept. Depending on the mission, the missile can carry warheads of up to 300 kg and can fly barely 10 metres from the ground and as high as 15 km. Naturally, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018 announced two Defence Industrial Corridors – one in Uttar Pradesh and the other in Tamil Nadu – BrahMos was a key component of the plan. These corridors are part of the 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives aimed at reducing Bharat's past dependence as the world's largest importer of arms. Uttar Pradesh was chosen because of its enormous population, bustling economy, and existing manufacturing capabilities, particularly in medium, small and micro enterprises. Its central location, infrastructure, and connectivity make it easy to access supply chains in defence production. Then there is a preponderance of skilled labour available for large-scale manufacturing. The Yogi Adityanath government also offers incentives and subsidies to draw investment, including tax benefits and land cost rebates. The six designated nodes of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor include Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot. The new BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow has been built on 80 hectares provided without cost by the state with a total investment of Rs 300 crore. The BrahMos Aerospace Unit in Lucknow includes a precision casting plant for critical components of jet engines and aircraft systems; a forge shop and mill products plant for titanium and super alloy bars, rods, and sheets; a precision machining shop which is India's first indigenous plant for titanium and super alloy metal powder production; the Stride Academy for practical training in defence and aerospace tech; and an R&D centre for indigenous technology development and material innovation. So far, 57 MoUs have been signed, with a proposed investment of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. The target is to raise Rs 50,000 crore and create a lakh jobs. While the BrahMos is doing its job, the destructive and creative power of the India's defence manufacturing idea is the real weapon. Abhijit Majumder is a senior journalist. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. First Published: May 30, 2025, 10:26 IST
