From Balakot to Sindoor, Pakistan-backed terror got befitting response: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat
PM Modi said the surgical strikes, which will mark their 10th anniversary on September 28-29, 2026, showed the world India's new approach to counter-terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the significance of the 2016 surgical strikes during his Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday. The strikes, which took place across the Line of Control (LoC), marked their 10th anniversary on September 28-29. Modi described India's response to cross-border terrorism as decisive and unprecedented, stating the world was astonished by the "brave" actions of the Indian Army.
The operation targeted terrorist hideouts in PoJK, serving as a clear demonstration of India's resolve to counter terrorism. Modi also recalled the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor, emphasizing India's consistent response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism over the past decade. He highlighted that the surgical strikes represented a shift towards a more proactive and deterrent approach to counter-terrorism.
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