PM Modi: Pakistan’s Cross-Border Terrorism is a Deliberate War Strategy, Not Proxy Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public event in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, strongly criticized Pakistan’s continued involvement in cross-border terrorism, asserting that it is not merely a “proxy war” but a deliberate and strategic act of aggression against India.
Speaking at a gathering to mark two decades of Gujarat’s Urban Growth Journey, PM Modi said, “When Pakistan realised it could not defeat India through conventional military means, it turned to terrorism as a tool of war.
This is not a proxy conflict anymore—this is a direct war strategy.”
Terrorism Backed by the Pakistani State
The Prime Minister pointed to evidence indicating state involvement in terror activities, referencing how terrorists killed after May 6 were honored with state funerals in Pakistan.
“Pakistani flags were draped over their coffins, their military personnel saluted them. What more proof do we need? These are not isolated acts of terror.
This is a war Pakistan is deliberately waging against India. And if they treat it as a war, then our response will be shaped accordingly,” he stated firmly.
Historical Perspective: Partition and PoK
Reflecting on India’s history, PM Modi spoke about the 1947 partition, remarking that it tore the country into three parts.
He emphasized that Pakistan occupied a section of Indian territory—now known as Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)—through the use of armed militants disguised as Mujahideen.
“Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel wanted to send the Indian Army to reclaim that territory immediately,” Modi said.
“Had we acted on his vision and eliminated the so-called Mujahideen back then, this cycle of terrorism that has plagued us for the past 75 years might have ended before it even began.”
Urban Development: Reimagining Small Towns
Turning to development issues, PM Modi highlighted the importance of effective utilization of the Urban Challenge Fund to rethink and redesign India’s small towns.
He stressed that urban development needs to be future-focused and inclusive, especially for tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Indus Waters Treaty: A Poorly Negotiated Deal
The Prime Minister also criticized the historic Indus Waters Treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. He called it a flawed agreement that has adversely affected India, particularly Jammu and Kashmir.
“Most people would be shocked to learn that, under this treaty, India is not allowed to desilt dams in Jammu and Kashmir.
For 60 years, the bottom gates of these dams, used to flush out accumulated sediment, have remained shut. This is not just negligence; it is a major flaw in how that agreement was negotiated,” PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi’s remarks at the event spanned national security, historical decisions, international treaties, and domestic urban policy.
His statements underscore a continued tough stance against Pakistan’s support for terrorism and reflect his broader vision for a secure and developed India.
