PM Modi Reveals Ignoring US VP’s Calls Amid Operation Sindoor, Vows Decisive Response to Pakistan Threats
New Delhi, July 29 — In a powerful disclosure during a high-stakes Parliament session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that he did not respond to repeated phone calls from US Vice President J.D. Vance on May 9, amid the peak of tensions with Pakistan. Modi cited national security priorities, stating he was chairing a crucial meeting during Operation Sindoor, India’s rapid and covert military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The revelation underscores India’s assertive and independent posture in foreign policy and military strategy, marking a significant moment in the country’s evolving defence doctrine.
“I Called Him Back Later”: PM Modi on Ignoring US VP’s Repeated Calls
Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said,
“The US Vice President tried calling me four to five times. But I was in a meeting regarding national security. I could not receive his calls… I called him back later.”
He added that once the call finally happened, Vice President Vance expressed serious concern over the rising tensions in South Asia. According to PM Modi, the US official warned of a possible military response from Pakistan.
“I told them clearly — if Pakistan dares to attack, it will pay a very heavy price. India will respond with much greater force,” the Prime Minister stated emphatically, drawing thumping tables from Treasury benches.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Pre-emptive Counterstrike
Operation Sindoor was carried out during the early hours of May 7, just 48 hours after the Pahalgam terror strike which claimed the lives of seven Indian soldiers. According to security sources, the operation lasted approximately 22 minutes and targeted multiple terror hubs across Pakistan, including locations in Bahawalpur and Muridke — both long suspected of sheltering terrorist infrastructure.
Indian defence officials confirmed that the operation was executed with precision using high-altitude drones, stealth fighter aircraft, and satellite-guided munitions.
“It was not just a strike — it was a message. It was a display of our operational readiness and technological capability,” said a top government official who was present in the war-room meetings.
International Diplomacy: “India Didn’t Flinch”
PM Modi, during his address, noted that despite growing concern from international powers, including Washington, not a single world leader explicitly demanded that India halt its operation.
“This time, India did not stop because of fear of international reaction. In fact, the world saw the scale of our response — from Sindoor to Sindhu,” Modi said, alluding to a broader strategic shift, including potential review of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.
The reference to Sindhu (Indus) was a clear signal that India’s future actions may include economic and water diplomacy responses as well.
Foreign affairs analyst Prof. Meenakshi Bakshi told TheTrendingPeople.com,
“This signals a new level of strategic autonomy. India no longer reacts under pressure. It initiates — and leads — even in tense geopolitical environments.”
US-Pakistan-India Triangle: A Balancing Act
Reports confirm that Vice President Vance and other US officials were in touch with leadership in both India and Pakistan during the volatile period between May 6 and May 9. Diplomatic sources suggest that the US administration was attempting to de-escalate the situation amid fears of broader conflict.
While the US State Department did issue a general call for restraint at the time, it refrained from condemning India’s actions, unlike previous episodes such as the 2016 surgical strikes or the 2019 Balakot airstrikes.
Washington-based South Asia analyst Michael Rubin observed:
“India is now being treated as a strategic partner, not a country that needs to be lectured. The Modi-Vance episode shows that India can say ‘not now’ to even Washington if national interest demands it.”
Congress Under Fire Again
PM Modi did not miss the opportunity to criticise the Congress party, accusing it of failing to stand with the armed forces during critical moments.
“While the world backed us, it’s unfortunate that our own brave soldiers did not receive the support of Congress,” Modi said.
He reiterated that India today no longer seeks validation before taking action to defend its sovereignty.
“This is the new India — an India that doesn’t seek permission to defend itself,” he asserted.
Congress has yet to issue an official response to Modi’s statements from the Lok Sabha, but senior leaders privately called the remarks “politically charged” and “deliberately timed” to shape public perception.
Why This Moment Matters
PM Modi’s blunt admission of ignoring calls from a senior US leader during a high-tension military operation is unprecedented in recent Indian political history. It signals a recalibrated India — confident, unshaken by external pressure, and assertive in its defence policies.
In terms of strategic communication, this speech comes as part of the government’s broader campaign to highlight its decisive leadership in matters of national security, especially as elections draw closer.
Political analyst Anurag Mahajan noted,
“PM Modi is crafting a narrative of strength, decisiveness, and non-dependence. The Congress party, on the other hand, is struggling to counter it without being painted as ‘soft on terror’.”
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
PM Modi’s revelation about Operation Sindoor and his direct rebuke of the Congress’s alleged lack of support for the armed forces marks a defining chapter in India’s modern security and diplomatic policy. The message is clear: India will chart its own path in global geopolitics — even if it means rejecting phone calls from Washington during critical hours.
As Operation Sindoor continues to be evaluated for its technological sophistication and strategic success, one thing is certain — the national security doctrine of India has undergone a transformation. No longer reactive, India now operates from a position of strength and resolve.
For the common citizen, this signifies a government that places sovereignty above all — and for the world, an India that listens, but does not wait for approval.
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