Op Sindoor: Modi's Checkmate — Slaying Terror, Securing India's Eco Interests

Let's begin with an introduction to Operation Sindoor, a pivotal military operation launched by India on May 7, 2025, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a decisive response to escalating terrorist threats.

- DR.S.SUKANYA IYER

This operation, detailed in sources in many publications, targeted nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, neutralizing key figures like Abdul Rauf Asghar—a notorious Jaish-e-Mohammad operative behind major attacks like the IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Parliament attack (as noted in the X post).

The operation not only reflects India's strategic resolve but also sets the stage for profound geopolitical and economic consequences, which we'll explore in depth.

To frame this analysis, let's draw on thoughtful quotes that resonate with the themes of justice, retribution, and geopolitical strategy, as provided in the web search results:

On Justice and Retribution: bell hooks once said, "Justice demands integrity. It's to have a moral universe — not only know what is right or wrong but to put things in perspective, weigh things. Justice is different from violence and retribution; it requires complex accounting."

Operation Sindoor emerges as a bold yet complex maneuver, balancing national security imperatives with the potential for regional destabilization.

Let's now delve into its geopolitical ramifications and economic implications for India, as requested.

Let's dive into the ramifications of Operation Sindoor, a bold military operation executed by India on May 7, 2025, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, as referenced in the India Today and Al Jazeera articles.

This operation involved coordinated strikes on nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, in retaliation for the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.

The operation has significant geopolitical and economic implications for India, which I'll break down systematically with references.

GEOPOLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF OPERATION SINDOOR

Escalation of India-Pakistan Tensions