- PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s defence capability and credibility.
- He made the remarks during an Indian diaspora event attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- India launched Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Melbourne: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength and credibility of India’s defence capabilities before the world. Speaking at the “Melbourne Meets Modi” event attended by members of the Indian diaspora and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Modi said the military operation reflected India’s resolve against terrorism and highlighted the effectiveness of its defence platform.
He told the gathering that the impact of the operation extended beyond the battlefield, drawing widespread international attention to India’s military preparedness.
PM Modi on Operation Sindoor Highlights India’s Defence Strength
During his address, Modi said the world had witnessed the capability and credibility of India’s defence sector through Operation Sindoor.
He noted that precision strikes targeted terrorist hideouts across the border and said their impact resonated globally. Interacting with the audience, the Prime Minister asked whether they felt proud of the action taken against terrorist camps, drawing applause from those present.
The remarks formed part of his broader message on India’s growing strategic and defence capabilities.
Operation Sindoor Launched After Pahalgam Terror Attack
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
Under the operation, the Indian Armed Forces carried out precision missile strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). According to official statements, the operation targeted facilities linked to terrorist organisations.
The military action was followed by four days of heightened military exchanges between India and Pakistan before both sides reached an understanding to halt military operations on May 10.
Operation Remained a Key National Security Milestone
Operation Sindoor has remained a significant reference point in India’s national security and counter-terrorism policy.
During his Australia address, Prime Minister Modi presented the operation as an example of India’s evolving defence capability and its willingness to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism. His remarks also underscored the government’s emphasis on strengthening indigenous defence capacity while maintaining a firm stance against terrorism.
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