Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 PM today, delivering a highly anticipated speech on India’s successful execution of Operation Sindoor and the country’s robust response to Pakistan’s failed attempt to attack Indian military units and air bases. The address comes in the wake of escalating tensions following Pakistan’s role in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its subsequent military provocations.
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was a meticulously planned tri-service operation targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Named “Sindoor” by PM Modi, the operation symbolized the blood and sacrifice of the 26 civilians, including tourists, killed in the Pahalgam massacre, orchestrated by Pakistan-backed terrorist group The Resistance Force (TRF). Indian forces struck key terror hubs, including Jaish-e-Mohammad’s base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s facility in Muridke, eliminating an estimated 70-100 terrorists while avoiding Pakistani military targets to prevent escalation.
Pakistan’s response came swiftly with attempted drone and missile strikes on Indian military installations across 15 cities, including Srinagar, Pathankot, and Chandigarh. India’s advanced defense systems, including the S-400 missile shield and HARPY drones, neutralized these threats, intercepting incoming missiles and destroying Pakistani air defense sites. Debris from the failed attacks was recovered, underscoring Pakistan’s inability to breach Indian defenses.
In tonight’s address, PM Modi is expected to outline the strategic success of Operation Sindoor and reaffirm India’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. The Prime Minister is also likely to praise the armed forces for their precision and bravery, which have drawn widespread support from political leaders, including Congress, Shiv Sena, and the RSS, which hailed the operation as a step toward justice for Pahalgam’s victims.
The speech follows a fragile US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, which Pakistan violated within hours through shelling along the Line of Control (LoC). India has maintained that peace depends on Pakistan dismantling its terror infrastructure, a stance reiterated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in response to international calls for restraint from the US, UK, and China. Diplomatic measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty, imposing a trade ban, and expelling Pakistani diplomats, underscore India’s firm position.
