PM Modi Rejects Foreign Pressure Claims on Operation Sindoor, Says Pakistan Pleaded to Stop
New Delhi, July 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a high-voltage Lok Sabha session on Tuesday, firmly rejected the Opposition’s claims that international pressure forced India to halt Operation Sindoor—India’s retaliatory military strikes against Pakistan earlier in May. Setting the record straight, PM Modi asserted that no world leader, including the US President, asked India to stop the operation, and it was Pakistan itself that pleaded for a ceasefire after facing a severe military response.
“Out of 193 countries, not a single one told us to stop. Operation Sindoor stopped only after it met its objectives—and because Pakistan’s own DGMO asked us to,” PM Modi declared, triggering loud cheers and desk-thumping from BJP benches.
Operation Sindoor: The Timeline and Execution
Operation Sindoor was carried out between May 7 and May 10, in direct response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on May 6, which claimed the lives of several Indian soldiers. The operation involved airstrikes and precision drone attacks on Pakistani terror bases in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and other areas.
PM Modi revealed for the first time that Pakistan fired nearly 1,000 drones and missiles at Indian positions between May 6 and May 10, all of which, he claimed, were successfully intercepted and destroyed mid-air by India’s air defence systems.
“Our forces not only eliminated terror infrastructure but also defended the skies with exceptional skill,” Modi said, praising the armed forces.
No Foreign Interference: Modi Rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s Challenge
Earlier in the day, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had challenged PM Modi in Parliament to deny claims made by US President Donald Trump about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
“US President stated for the 29th time that he forced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan over a trade deal. If PM Modi has the courage, he must call him a liar,” Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha.
In a sharp rebuttal, PM Modi mocked the Opposition's reliance on foreign leaders' statements and dismissed any suggestion of external persuasion.
“The operation didn’t stop because someone asked us to. It stopped when Pakistan itself couldn’t bear the intensity of our response,” he said.
“Bahut Maara, Ab Nahi Jhel Paayenge”: PM Modi Recalls Pakistan’s Plea
Highlighting the effectiveness of the strikes, PM Modi quoted the Pakistani military’s reported message to India:
“Pakistan's DGMO called our DGMO and said: ‘Bahut mara, ab zyada maar jhelne ki takat nahi hai, please hamla rok do.’ (You’ve hit us hard, we can’t endure more. Please stop this attack).”
According to Modi, it was only after this message—and the completion of all strategic objectives—that India decided to end the operation.
“Our strikes were precise, powerful, and non-escalatory. We didn’t aim to provoke—we aimed to destroy the roots of terror,” he said.
Strategic Gains and Military Success
Modi’s speech was not just political; it also outlined the tactical accomplishments of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister said that multiple terror camps and their command centres were dismantled deep inside Pakistani territory. He confirmed that even when Pakistan's military stepped in to support the terrorists, Indian forces responded with calculated might.
Military observers believe Operation Sindoor was among India’s most advanced coordinated air-dominance campaigns in recent history. It involved satellite-guided weapons, AI-powered drone surveillance, and cross-domain coordination between the Indian Air Force, Army, and Navy.
Global Response and Strategic Autonomy
PM Modi emphasized India’s growing global stature and strategic independence in decision-making. “This is the new India. We don’t seek permission to defend ourselves,” he said, reiterating that even amid diplomatic outreach from various countries, no world leader directly called on India to stop its military operations.
Foreign policy analysts point out that this marks a major shift from earlier decades, where global pressure often influenced India’s military posture.
“The fact that India continued operations without a pause and faced no global condemnation shows a new level of strategic credibility,” said foreign affairs expert Shalini Sinha.
National and Political Impact
Tuesday’s statements by PM Modi further deepen the political divide between the ruling BJP and the Congress-led Opposition on matters of national security. While the BJP portrays Operation Sindoor as an example of India's decisiveness, Congress has questioned its timing, execution, and post-strike transparency.
Nonetheless, with public sentiment largely in favour of a firm military response to terrorism, Modi’s narrative is expected to resonate strongly across the country, especially in defence-sensitive constituencies and border states.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s disclosure in the Lok Sabha leaves little room for ambiguity on India’s stance during Operation Sindoor. By declaring that the operation ended only after achieving its objectives—and after Pakistan’s military pleaded for a halt—Modi has delivered a clear message: India is no longer a reactive state; it is a decisive force guided solely by national interest.
The political battlelines on national security are now more sharply drawn than ever, and with global powers silently endorsing India’s actions by their restraint, the Modi government's strategy seems to have hit both military and diplomatic targets.
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