In a powerful and emotionally charged address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sent a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that the Indian offensive has only been paused—not stopped.

“We have just paused our attacks on the terrorist and military sites of Pakistan,” said PM Modi, emphasizing that the operations could resume if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorism. His remarks came after the Indian Armed Forces launched a massive counter-offensive under Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist hideouts and military installations across the border.

“Operation Sindoor is not just a name. It is a reflection of the feelings of millions of people in the country. Operation Sindoor is an unbroken pledge of justice. Late night of 6 May and morning of 7 May, the whole world has seen this pledge turning into results,” the Prime Minister declared, calling the mission a testament to national resolve.

Giving a detailed account of the retaliatory strikes, PM Modi said, “Indian armed forces attacked the terrorist sites in Pakistan. Terrorists wouldn't have dreamed that India would take such big steps... When Indian missiles and drones attacked those sites in Pakistan, it was not just the buildings of the terrorists, but their courage was thrashed...”

He also issued a chilling warning to terrorist organizations: “We have given full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists and today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows 'ki hamari behano, betiyon ke maathe se Sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai’.”

Referring to the brutal attack on civilians in Pahalgam on April 22, PM Modi recalled the horrors inflicted by terrorists: “On 22 April, in Pahalgam, the barbarism that terrorists have shown has shaken the country and the world. Those innocent people who were celebrating the leaves were killed in front of their families, after being asked about their religion...”

The Prime Minister concluded with a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s women and the Armed Forces: “Today, I dedicate this valour, bravery, courage (of armed forces) to every mother of our country, to every sister of the country and to every daughter of the country.”

He also saluted the country’s unified efforts: “We all have seen the capability and patience of the country in the last few days. I salute the armed forces, the military, the intelligence agency and the scientists....”