In this screenshot via PMO website, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation, Monday, May 12. (PMO via PTI Photo)
Operation Sindoor LIVE | Blood and water can't flow together: Modi tells Pakistan
In a televised address to the nation, PM Modi said India has only temporarily halted its counter-terrorism operations against Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Monday (May 12) that India has temporarily halted its counter-terrorism operations against Pakistan but warned that New Delhi is prepared to respond decisively to any threats.
In a televised address to the nation, Modi said, "In the coming days, we will observe Pakistan's behaviour and decide our actions on the basis of that."
The Prime Minister saluted India’s Armed Forces for its bravery. He also said Pakistan's 'nuke blackmail' won't work with India anymore.
'Not the era of terror'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that this is not an era of war but not of terrorism either.
The PM said on Monday that for India to uphold peace, it must be strong, and when necessary, that strength must be exercised.
"This is not an era of war, but it is not an era of terrorism either. Unity is India's greatest strength in the fight against all forms of terrorism. Zero Tolerance against terrorism is the guarantee of a better and safer world," he said.
Modi asserted that Pakistan's military and government have continuously nurtured terrorism, warning that such actions will eventually lead to Pakistan's own downfall.
He declared that if Pakistan seeks survival, it must dismantle its terror infrastructure—there is no other path to peace.
'Terror and talks can't co-exist'
He reaffirmed India's firm stance, stating that terror and talks cannot coexist, terror and trade cannot run parallel, and blood and water cannot flow together.
"Any discussions with Pakistan will focus solely on terrorism and any negotiations with Pakistan will centre around Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)," he said.
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- 12 May 2025 8:23 PM IST
This is not the time of war and definitely not the time for terrorism: PM
"This is not the time of war and definitely not the time for terrorism. Talk and terror, talk and trade can’t go together. Blood and water also can’t flow together, Talk with Pakistan will be only on PoK," says PM Modi.
- 12 May 2025 8:21 PM IST
Operation Sindoor is only paused: PM
"Let me make it clear. Operation Sindoor is only paused. Our response will be based on Pakistan’s actions," says PM Modi.
- 12 May 2025 8:20 PM IST
Eliminated over 100 dangerous terrorists: PM
"We eliminated over 100 dangerous terrorists. For several decades they were roaming free in Pakistan. Now they got eliminated. After India’s action Pakistan got frustrated and rattled. As a result, they made another mistake. Instead of cracking down on terrorists, Pakistan targeted our civilians, places of religious worships, military installations. Indian air defence system neutralised them. Pakistan planned to attack the Indian border, but India struck at their heart," says PM.
- 12 May 2025 8:19 PM IST
Terrorists never imagined that India will strike in such a manner : PM
"Operation Sindoor shows the commitment for justice. The entire world saw this being executed. Indian military conducted precision strikes on terror training camps. The terrorists never imagined that India can take such a decisive measure. When the missiles, drones of India struck, not only the buildings of terrorists, but also their morale got rattled," says PM.
- 12 May 2025 8:15 PM IST
We gave full freedom to the military to crush terrorists: PM Modi
“On April 22, the barbarity which terrorists showed in Pahalgam by killing people in front of their wife and children on the line of religion. It was a heinous act to disrupt harmony in the country. After this all political parties said in unison to respond to this attack. We gave full freedom to the military to crush terrorists. Now terrorists know the consequence of wiping out vermilion from the foreheads of Indian women,” says PM Modi.
- 12 May 2025 8:08 PM IST
PM Modi congratulates the Indian military
"First, I want to salute the Indian military, security agencies and scientists on behalf of every Indian. Our brave soldiers have shown prowess for achieving the objectives of Operation Sindoor," says PM Modi.
- 12 May 2025 7:08 PM IST
BJP to hold 'Tiranga Yatra' upholding success of PM and the armed forces in Operation Sindoor
In a bid to highlight the role of the Modi government's determined leadership and the valour of the armed forces that resulted in the success of Operation Sindoor, the BJP has decided to launch a a 11-day long 'Tiranga Yatra' across the country beginning Tuesday. The development comes ahead of the high-stakes Assembly elections in Bihar, scheduled to be held later this year.
A BJP leader said that considering the sensitive nature of the nature, the party’s campaign would not be overtly political. “Instead, we will focus galvanizing people over an issue, which has drawn support from all sections of the society,” BJP sources said.
They further revealed that top leaders of the ruling party at the Centre including Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and J P Nadda had held deliberations on the issue on Sunday.
