Modi doctrine on dealing with terror

Operation Sindoor, the new normal

- Ashwini Vaishnaw Union minister

THE MASSACRE IN Pahalgam was not just an attack on innocent lives — it was an assault on India's conscience. In response, India decided to rewrite the rule book on counter-terrorism. Operation Sindoor is the Modi government's clearest articulation of a zero-tolerance, no-compromise policy to safeguard national security, the Modi doctrine.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the doctrine for dealing with terrorism during his televised address to the nation. The doctrine, shaped by recent events, establishes a decisive framework for India's response to terrorism and external threats.

PM Modi ensured every move — from suspending the Indus Waters Treaty to launching military strikes on terror camps — was carefully planned and timed. The government chose strategy over impulse. This helped prevent Pakistan and terror groups from anticipating India's response. It ensured that Operation Sindoor was executed with surprise, precision, and full impact.