Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a nationally televised address on Monday, made assertive statements concerning Pakistan, warning that military operations could resume if New Delhi perceives a lack of action against terrorism.
Referring to recent cross-border military actions, Modi stated that “Operation Sindoor has been suspended, not ended.” He added, “Pakistan must understand that these strikes are not over—they have only been paused following assurances that action will be taken against terrorist elements and infrastructure.”
Modi emphasized that any future dialogue with Pakistan would be strictly confined to the issue of terrorism and what he termed “Pakistani Kashmir,” referring to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a territory administered by Pakistan but claimed by India.
The remarks come amid renewed tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, raising concerns among international observers about regional stability and the prospects for peaceful resolution.
Modi dismissed the idea of comprehensive peace talks, saying, “Talks and terrorism cannot go together. Trade and terrorism cannot go together. Water and blood cannot flow together.”
He further emphasized that India would respond on its own terms to any future provocations and would not be deterred by what he called “nuclear blackmail.”
The Indian PM claimed that India had attacked in the heart of Pakistan and alleged that Islamabad later “requested a ceasefire,” attempting to portray Pakistan as having capitulated in recent confrontations.
The Indian leader also asserted that the rules of warfare have changed, vowing immediate retaliation in the event of any future attack. “We will respond in our own way and at our own time,” Modi stated firmly.
Source: Samaa Tv
