New India not afraid of nuke threats: PM

Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in the blink ofan eye during Operation Sindoor and terrorists were left crying as a result, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he urged citizens to adopt “swadeshi” to make the country self-reliant.

- Shruti Tomar

On his 75th birthday, Modi laid the foundation stone for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district and launched the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and the 8th ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns, aimed at improving women’s health and promoting nutrition.

He also hailed his government’s record in promoting women’s health and financial well-being, and said that serving the poor was the highest purpose of his life.

“Our brave soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in the blink ofan eye,” the PM said. “Just yesterday, the country and the world saw a Pakistani terrorist weeping and recounting his plight,” he said.

He appeared to be referring to a viral video where Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Masood Tlyas Kashmiri is heard explaining how the Indian armed forces entered their hideout and attacked them, especially the outfit’s founder Masood Azhar’s family.

“This is the New India, which does not fear any nuclear threats. It enters the enemy's house and strikes,” Modi said.

“Terrorists from Pakistan desecrated the vermilion of our sisters and daughters. We carried out Operation Sindoor and demolished the terror launch pads,” he added.

Remarking that the land of Dhar has always inspired valour, Modi said, “The bravery of Maharaja Bhoj teaches us to stand firm in defence of national pride.” Drawing inspiration from this legacy, the PM stated that today, the nation gives topmost priority to the security of Mother India. “Nothing surpasses the honour, pride, and glory of Maa Bharti,” he said.