NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, hailed Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that “today’s India does not compromise on its security.” Addressing the nation, he noted that the operation showcased India’s love and devotion for the country across all corners of the nation.
Reflecting on 2025, PM Modi highlighted the year’s achievements, saying, “From national security to sports, from scientific advancements to global platforms, India has made every citizen proud.” He added that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, had successfully destroyed nine major terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, targeting facilities of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen, and neutralizing over 100 terrorists.
The operation triggered a four-day conflict with Pakistan from May 7 to 10, which ended after a mutual agreement between the Indian and Pakistani DGMO to cease all military action on land, air, and sea.
PM Modi also recalled the nationwide celebrations on the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram, noting enthusiastic participation through the #VandeMataram150 campaign. Earlier, on November 7, he inaugurated the year-long commemoration at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and released a commemorative stamp and coin, alongside launching a dedicated portal to mark the milestone.
