Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that the success of Operation Sindoor had sent a clear and powerful message—not only to Pakistan but to the entire world—that India’s armed forces, its people, and its borders are not to be trifled with. Speaking at the ‘Shankhnaad’ rally in Nanded, Maharashtra, Shah underscored that India will not tolerate any threat to its sovereignty, warning that those responsible for harming the country would face severe retaliation.
“Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with our armed forces, people and borders. Else, the perpetrators will have to face consequences,” Shah asserted during his address.
Referring to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which he described as a cowardly act carried out by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, Shah recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier statement from Patna, where he promised that the attackers would be tracked down and punished, no matter where they were hiding.
“Pakistan forgot that 11 years ago, there was a Congress government, which has now changed. We responded to the Uri, Pulwama, and Pahalgam strikes and struck terror bases,” Shah said, highlighting the shift in India’s strategic posture under the current administration.
Elaborating on Operation Sindoor, Shah detailed the precision and efficiency of the mission carried out on May 7, when nine terror camps were destroyed within just 22 minutes. He credited India’s advanced air defence system for successfully neutralising incoming missiles and drones, preventing any damage to Indian territory.
He added that on May 9, the Indian armed forces dismantled Pakistan’s air defence systems, further asserting India’s military dominance and readiness.
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“Modiji has declared that there would be retaliation if the blood of innocent Indian civilians is shed. If our women’s sindoor is harmed, the response will be bloodier,” Shah said, reinforcing the government’s firm stance on national security. He stated that Operation Sindoor was a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting India’s borders.
Shifting focus to internal security, Shah reiterated the government’s determination to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026. He mentioned that even as Operation Sindoor was being conducted, Operation Black Forest was being carried out jointly by the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, and BSF, resulting in the neutralisation of several Naxalites, with many others being arrested or surrendering.
Touching upon foreign policy, Shah emphasised that Prime Minister Modi had terminated the Indus Water Treaty, originally signed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and had completely halted trade with Pakistan. “Modi has said trade and terror cannot go together,” Shah stated, reiterating the government's policy of zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism.
In a political attack, Shah criticised the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), accusing the party of mocking all-party delegations by calling them a “baraat” (wedding procession).
“Had Balasaheb Thackeray been alive, he would have hugged Modi. But a Sena (UBT) leader called the delegations a ‘baraat’. I don’t know what has happened to the Uddhav Sena. They are calling the delegations a baraat even though their own members are a part of it,” Shah remarked.
He also took a swipe at NCP chief Sharad Pawar, accusing him of failing to act on the long-pending demand for granting classical language status to Marathi. Shah claimed it was Prime Minister Modi who fulfilled this long-standing demand, not the previous state or central leadership. The rally in Nanded was part of the BJP’s outreach campaign ahead of elections and showcased the party's focus on national security, strong governance, and regional pride.
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