Addressing the Lok Sabha during a high-stakes debate on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed key details surrounding India’s robust response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that the country acted with unwavering resolve in the face of external threats and global scrutiny.
The Prime Minister shared a previously undisclosed account involving US Vice President J.D. Vance, who had made multiple attempts to contact him on May 9, at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan were dangerously escalating.
“The US Vice President tried calling me four to five times,” said PM Modi. “But I was in the middle of an important national security meeting. Given the gravity of the situation, I couldn’t take his call. I returned it once the meeting concluded.”
Warning to Pakistan: “Will Respond With Greater Force”
PM Modi said that once he returned the call, Vice President Vance conveyed a warning that Pakistan was preparing to launch a major military operation. The Prime Minister responded with assertiveness, leaving no room for ambiguity in India’s stance.
“I told him clearly—if Pakistan dares to attack, it will have to pay a heavy price. Our response will be stronger and swifter,” the Prime Minister declared. “India today does not tolerate provocation. We respond with precision and power.”
Operation Sindoor: A Turning Point in India’s Strategic Doctrine
Operation Sindoor, the military response launched in the wake of the Pahalgam terror strike, was a statement of India’s evolving national security posture. PM Modi highlighted that India chose not to delay or dilute its actions, regardless of international pressure or potential diplomatic fallout.
“No global leader asked us to hold back. India did not wait for global sympathy, nor was it deterred by international reaction,” he said. “From Sindoor to Sindhu, the world witnessed the scale and seriousness of our retaliation. This is a new India—decisive and fearless.”
The reference to “Sindhu” was a direct nod to India’s hardening stance on the Indus Waters Treaty, a strategic lever India has begun to wield more openly as part of its broader geopolitical toolkit.
Opposition Under Fire: “Congress Failed to Stand With Our Armed Forces”
In a strongly worded critique, the Prime Minister accused the Congress party of undermining the morale of India’s armed forces, both during and after Operation Sindoor. He pointed out that while the global community—including close allies—expressed support for India’s counter-terrorism actions, the main opposition party chose skepticism over solidarity.
“At a time when the world stood with India, it is unfortunate that Congress refused to stand with our soldiers,” he said. “History repeated itself—they questioned the armed forces just as they did after the Balakot airstrikes.”
He recalled how, following the Balakot operation in 2019, the Congress had demanded proof of airstrikes, drawing uncomfortable parallels with Pakistan’s narrative at the time.
“When the armed forces struck Balakot, Congress asked for evidence, much like Pakistan did. Today again, they cast doubts on Operation Sindoor. Their questions embolden our adversaries and insult the bravery of our troops,” PM Modi asserted.
“We Weren’t Cornered, We Acted With Dignity and Strength”
The Prime Minister also drew attention to past instances of cross-border hostilities, including the capture and safe return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, whose MiG-21 was shot down during a dogfight over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in 2019. He also referenced the return of BSF personnel captured in earlier standoffs.
“They [Pakistan and others] believed India was cornered. But both the BSF jawans and Wing Commander Abhinandan returned home with dignity. That is the strength of India’s diplomacy backed by military might,” he said.
A Message to the Nation and the World
PM Modi’s speech in Parliament was not just a retelling of events but a clear articulation of India’s national security doctrine under his leadership—one that favors proactive deterrence, strategic autonomy, and assertive diplomacy.
By publicly acknowledging and justifying his decision to prioritize a national security meeting over repeated calls from the US Vice President, the Prime Minister sent a strong signal: India’s internal interests will always take precedence over foreign consultations.
In doing so, he framed India not as a reactive power but as one that takes decisive actions based on sovereign interests, regardless of external expectations.
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