In a powerful declaration of national resolve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India would no longer tolerate proxy wars and terrorism, asserting a fierce new doctrine: “If you fire a bullet, expect shells in return.” His statement came during a stirring address in Bhopal on the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, a symbol of courage and leadership.
Modi’s speech centered on ‘Operation Sindoor’, a massive retaliatory strike by Indian forces on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan, following a deadly attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The operation, according to the Prime Minister, represents the most successful and far-reaching military response in India’s history.
With over 15,000 women in bright vermillion sarees forming a sea of red at the event, Modi highlighted how ‘Operation Sindoor’ had become a symbol of India’s rising women power. He emphasized that Indian daughters were not just breaking barriers but forming the frontline of national defense — from the borders of Punjab and Gujarat to the battlefields against terrorism and Naxalism.
“Today, our daughters are graduating from the National Defence Academy, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their male counterparts in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Their courage is now a shield for the nation,” Modi said. He praised the contributions of BSF women soldiers, especially their bravery during cross-border skirmishes.
Through his message, Modi intertwined tradition and modern valor, pointing out how the sacred sindoor, a symbol of Indian womanhood, has now come to represent the firepower and resolve of a new India. From honoring culture to avenging terror, ‘Operation Sindoor’ signals the dawn of an India that is bold, united, and unyielding.
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