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NDTV
27-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Everything On Camera This Time": PM Takes A 'Proof' Swipe At Opposition
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Prime Minister Modi took a swipe at the Opposition, asserting that the forces conducted airstrikes on terror bases in Pakistan on camera to provide proof. He emphasised India's long-standing issues with terrorism from Pakistan and vowed to respond decisively New Delhi: Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said armed forces recorded Operation Sindoor airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir on camera, just in case anyone at home asked for "proof". "We razed nine terror bases in 22 minutes. Aur is baar camera ke samne kiya, sari vyavastha rakhi thi, taki hamare ghar mein koi saboot an mange (We did everything on camera this time, we had made preparations, so that no one at home asks for proof)," the Prime Minister said during an event in Gujarat to mark the 20th anniversary of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story -- a development journey that started with Narendra Modi's Chief Ministership. The Prime Minister's "proof" dig was targeted at Congress and other Opposition parties, leaders of which have in the past questioned the government's account after the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes, carried out in retaliation for terror attacks in Uri and Pulwama, respectively. India, on May ,7 carried out targeted airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 innocents dead. In the briefings following the airstrikes, Indian forces released footage and before-after images of its targets, leaving no room for speculation. Targeting Pakistan for its role in terror attacks on Indian soil, the Prime Minister said that irrespective of how strong the body is, a thorn can cause constant pain. "We have decided that the thorn must be removed," he said. Referring to Partition, the Prime Minister said that when India became Independent in 1947, "chains must have been cut, but arms were severed" and the country was divided into three parts. "That night, the first terrorist attack happened on Kashmir soil and Pakistan captured a part of India with the might of terrorists. If that day, these mujahideens were killed... Sardar (Vallabhbhai) Patel did not want the Indian Army to stop till Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, but his words were not heeded," the Prime Minister said in a veiled attack on Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first Prime Minister. Terrorists, the Prime Minister said, "tasted blood" that night and a series of their attacks has continued for 75 years. "In Pahalgam too, a perverted form of this was seen. We kept tolerating for 75 years. And every time a war broke out, all three times, India's military might defeated Pakistan. Pakistan understood that it could not win a war with India, so it started a proxy war. Terrorists with military training are sent to India. Unarmed innocents, someone is travelling on a bus, someone is in a hotel, someone is a tourist, wherever they got an opportunity, they kept killing, and we kept tolerating. Should we tolerate anymore?" he said, as the audience screamed "no". India, the Prime Minister said, follows the tradition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam -- the world is one family. "We want our neighbours to live in peace and we want them to let us live in peace. But when we are repeatedly challenged, this is also a country of the brave." The Prime Minister said Pakistan's activities against India can no longer be described as a proxy war. "The terrorists who were killed were given state honors in Pakistan. Pakistani flags were draped over their coffins, and their military saluted them. This proves that these terrorist activities are not just a proxy war. This is a deliberate war strategy on their part. If they are engaging in war, then the response will be befitting," he said.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Narendra Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat's Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a roadshow in Gandhinagar on the second day of his visit to Gujarat A large number of people gathered to catch a glimpse of PM Modi with many holding the national tricolour flag in their hands. Posters were put up all across the route of the road show, hailing PM Modi for the Operation Sindoor. Artists performed the Gujarati folk dance garba to welcome the Prime Minister. PM Modi waved at the crowds and accepted their greetings. Following the road show, PM Narendra Modi will participate in the 20th anniversary celebrations of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story and also lay the foundation stone of various projects. Yesterday, for the first time after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Modi visited the border district of Kachchh for the first time. From Bhuj, PM Modi dedicated 18 development projects worth Rs 2,326 crore and laid the foundation stones for 15 more projects valued at Rs 51,088 crore, delivering development works worth over Rs 53,400 crore to the state. Addressing a large gathering at the ground opposite Time Square in Bhuj, amidst resounding chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the Indian tricolour must never be allowed to bow under any circumstances. Warmly greeting the people of Kachchh in their native dialect, he said, 'Ki Aayo Kutchhi,' and inquired about their well-being. PM praised the people of Kachchh as the brave guardians of the nation's border. Paying tribute to the revolutionary son of Kachchh, Shyamji Krishna Varma, the Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to the regional deity, Maa Ashapura, saying that with her blessings, all aspirations are being fulfilled. Recalling his deep connection with Kachchh, the Prime Minister said that the unwavering love and affection of its people continually draws him back to the region. PM expressed his happiness at having had the opportunity to visit every corner of Kachchh and shared that the self-confidence of its people has always been a source of inspiration for him. Highlighting the transformation brought about by the arrival of Narmada River waters, PM said that for a land that faced water scarcity for centuries, it felt no less than a Diwali celebration. (ANI)
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Terror attacks Pak's well-planned war strategy, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the recent terror attacks on Indian soil could no longer be described merely as a proxy war but as part of Pakistan's state-sponsored, deliberate and orchestrated war strategy. He cited the fact that some terrorists designated by the United States were accorded state funerals and military salutes in Pakistan, calling it a clear indication of the neighbouring country's direct involvement. Speaking at a massive public gathering in Gandhinagar's Mahatma Mandir, where he inaugurated development projects worth Rs 5,536 crore as part of the celebrations marking 20 years of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story, PM Modi recalled the horrors of partition. "In 1947, when Maa Bharati was divided, the shackles should have been broken, but instead, the country was divided into three parts. And, the same night, the first terror attack took place in Kashmir. One part of Maa Bharati was illegally taken away by Pakistan in the name of terrorism. If only the terrorists had been eliminated that very day..... Sardar Patel had wished that till PoK is taken back, the army should not stop, but no one listened to him," he said. Reflecting on decades of conflict, he said, "These terrorists, who had got the taste of blood, have been continuing this for the past 75 years. Pahalgam was a brutal example of this. We tolerated this for 75 years. Whenever we went to war with Pakistan, all three times, the Indian armed forces gave a befitting reply and defeated them. Pakistan then understood it could not win a conventional war and hence started a proxy war." He highlighted the consistent pattern of cross-border terrorism, saying, "Trained terrorists were sent to India to target innocent, unarmed citizens -- some on pilgrimage, some on buses, some in hotels, others at tourist spots. Wherever the terrorists got a chance, they struck. And we kept tolerating it. You tell me, should we tolerate this? Should we not respond to bullets with bombs? Should we not uproot terrorism from its very roots?" The Prime Minister reiterated India's civilisational ethos of peace, saying, "This country has always moved forward with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We have lived by it for centuries, treating the entire world as our family. We want peace for our neighbours as well. Live in peace and let others live in peace -- this has been our principle for thousands of years. But when provoked repeatedly, one must not forget that this is also a land of heroes." PM Modi said the events following Operation Sindoor had changed the narrative completely. "Until now, we used to call it a proxy war, but after what we have seen post-May 6, we can no longer afford to make that mistake. When nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive message," he said. Taking a sharp swipe at the Opposition, he said, "This time, everything was done in front of the cameras so that no one back home would ask for proof. The other side is now giving the proof." He further added, "This is no longer just a proxy war. The terrorists who were killed after May 6 were given state funerals in Pakistan. Their coffins were draped in Pakistan's flag and given military salutes. This clearly shows that the terrorist activities were not merely covert acts -- they were part of a state-sponsored, well-planned war strategy. You are already at war, and you will receive the response accordingly." The Prime Minister accused Pakistan of shedding rivers of blood while India focused on development. "We were busy working, moving ahead on the path of progress, dedicated to the welfare of all. But in return, rivers of blood were shed." Referring to the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, PM Modi said it was an example of how India's interests were compromised in the past. "I want to tell the new generation how this country was brought to ruin. If you study the Indus Waters Treaty in detail, you'll be shocked. It was decided that the dams built on the rivers of Jammu and Kashmir would not be cleaned. De-silting was prohibited. The bottom gates, meant for clearing sediments, were to remain shut," he said. "For six decades, those gates were never opened. Reservoirs that were supposed to be filled to 100 per cent capacity are now down to just 2 to 3 per cent. Don't my fellow citizens have a right to their water? Shouldn't they get their rightful share? We haven't done anything drastic -- we've just kept the treaty in abeyance, and the other side got nervous. We slightly opened the gates and began the cleaning process. Even that caused flooding on their side," he added. Reiterating India's commitment to peace, the Prime Minister said, "We do not want hostility with anyone. We want to live in peace. We aim to progress so that we can contribute to the betterment of the world. And for that, we are working with dedication for all Indians."
Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Live: PM Modi celebrates 20 years of Gujarat's urban growth, launches Urban Development Year 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the 20-year celebration of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story in Gandhinagar. He addresses the gathering and highlights the state's remarkable development journey. PM Modi also launches the Urban Development Year 2025, emphasizing continued progress and future urban planning initiatives for sustainable growth. Show more 04:53 03:32 08:28 06:25 04:50 03:10 03:49 03:00 20:56 03:08 03:03 04:50 06:06 12:22 06:55 01:49 03:26 01:13 00:59 05:06 04:05 01:35 03:34 03:39 02:09 04:43 06:37 02:31
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Live: PM Modi celebrates 20 years of Gujarat's urban growth, launches Urban Development Year 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the 20-year celebration of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story in Gandhinagar. He addresses the gathering and highlights the state's remarkable development journey. PM Modi also launches the Urban Development Year 2025, emphasizing continued progress and future urban planning initiatives for sustainable growth. Show more Show less
