Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing an emotionally on Saturday charged public rally in Varanasi, warned that those attacking India would not be spared “even in paatal lok”, a reference to hell in Hindu mythology. The declaration followed the armed forces’ success in Operation Sindoor, which was launched to avenge the April terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
In his first visit to his parliamentary constituency since the Pahalgam attack, Modi lashed out at opposition parties for questioning the timing and legitimacy of the counter-terror operation, accusing them of sympathising with Pakistan and downplaying the sacrifice of the armed forces.
“Everyone understands that Pakistan is upset. But Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) cannot handle the pain that Pakistan is going through. There, the Aaka (masters) of the terrorists are crying, and here, Congress and SP are crying, seeing the condition of terrorists,” he said to loud cheers.
The Prime Minister particularly targeted Congress MP Praniti Shinde over her “tamasha” comment regarding Operation Sindoor, accusing the party of repeatedly insulting the armed forces.
“Congress is constantly insulting the valour of our forces. Congress has called Operation Sindoor a 'tamasha'... They dared to refer to our forces' valour and sisters' sindoor as 'tamasha', this is shamelessness,” he said.
Referring to SP leader Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks on Operation Mahadev, Modi charged the party with indulging in vote bank politics. “In this politics of vote bank and appeasement, the Samajwadi Party is no less. Their leaders in Parliament were questioning why the Pahalgam terrorists were killed on this particular day. Should I telephone them and ask them before taking any action? Anyone with common sense should be able to answer, do we need to wait to kill terrorists? Should we have given them a chance to flee?”
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Alleging that the SP had shielded terrorists during its time in power, Modi accused them of discomfort with not only the operation but also its name.
“They are the same people who would give a clean chit to terrorists when they were in power in UP, and now they are upset when terrorists are killed. They have a problem with the name of the operation as Sindoor.”
Modi claimed the Pahalgam incident, which saw 28 civilians killed by terrorists on April 22, had left him with a personal resolve to avenge the attack, particularly as a blow to “our daughters’ sindoor”. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 07 in response.
“This is the first time I have come to Kashi after Operation Sindoor. 26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow. I had pledged to take revenge for my daughters' sindoor, and I fulfilled it with the blessings of Mahadev. I dedicate the success of Operation Sindoor to the feet of Mahadev,” he said.
He further asserted that India's response was guided by divine justice and national will. “When there is injustice and terror in front, Mahadev adorns his 'Rudra roop'. The world saw this face of India during Operation Sindoor. Anyone who messes with India will not be spared even in 'pataal lok'.”
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