Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first public address since Operation Sindoor in Deshnok, Bikaner, articulated three guiding principles for India’s counter-terrorism strategy. He emphasized that any terrorist attack would be met with a decisive response, that India would not be intimidated by nuclear threats, and that the country would hold both terrorists and their state sponsors accountable, specifically addressing Pakistan’s use of non-state actors. Modi also commended the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces and reiterated his commitment to protecting India’s sovereignty.