New Delhi: Reiterating that India won’t tolerate nuclear threats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday said that through ‘Operation Sindoor’ the enemy was punished beyond imagination.
In his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort, PM Modi, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “I salute the valour of our bravehearts. Through Operation Sindoor, our soldiers have responded with a force beyond the enemy’s imagination. On April 22nd (Pahalgam terror attack), terrorists from across the border targeted and killed innocent civilians after asking their religion. The entire nation was enraged, and the entire world was shocked by such a massacre. Operation Sindoor is the expression of that outrage. ”
PM Modi said, “Destruction in Pakistan is so massive that new revelations are being made every day and new information is coming out daily.”
“I am very proud that from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I am getting the opportunity to salute the heroes of Operation Sindoor. Our brave jawans punished the enemy beyond its imagination.”
PM Modi said, “After the 22nd (April), we gave a free hand to our armed forces. They decide the strategy, target and time. Our forces did what had never been done for several decades. We entered hundreds of kilometres into the enemy soil and razed their terrorist headquarter to the ground.”
BLOOD AND WATER WILL NOT FLOW TOGETHER
Prime Minister Modi said, “India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together. The people have come to realize that the Indus Waters Treaty is unjust. Water from the Indus River system has been irrigating the lands of the enemy, while the farmers and the land of my own country remain thirsty without water. This was such an agreement that has caused unimaginable damage to the farmers of my country for the last seven decades. Now, the right over the water belongs only to the farmers of India.”
AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO OUR STRENGTH
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Viksit Bharat ka aadhar bhi hai Aatmanirbhar Bharat. If someone becomes too dependent on others, the very question of freedom starts to fade. Aatmanirbhar is not limited merely to imports, exports, rupees, pounds, or dollars. Its meaning is far broader. Aatmanirbhar is directly connected to our strength.”
“Today, I urge the young scientists, talented youth, engineers, professionals and all departments of the Government that we should have our jet engines for our own Made in India fighter jets,” PM Modi said.
He said, “We have seen the wonders of Made in India in Operation Sindoor. Even the enemy was shocked at the kind of ammunition that was destroying them within seconds. Had we not been self-reliant, would we have been able to carry out Operation Sindoor at such a level? In the last 10 years, we set our target to become self-reliant in the defence sector, and today we are seeing the results.”
NATURE IS TESTING ALL OF US
Referring to the natural disasters, PM Modi said, “In the past few days, we have been facing natural disasters, landslides, cloudbursts, and many other calamities. Our sympathies are with the affected people. State governments and the central government are working together with full strength on rescue operations, relief efforts, and rehabilitation work.”
FESTIVAL OF 140 CRORE RESOLUTIONS
Prime Minister Modi said, “My beloved citizens of India, this festival of independence is a festival of 140 crore resolutions. It is a moment of collective achievements, filled with pride and joy. The nation is continuously strengthening the spirit of unity. Today, 140 crore citizens are immersed in the colours of the Tiranga…”
DR MOOKERJEE WAS THE FIRST GREAT MAN TO SACRIFICE FOR THE CONSTITUTION
“Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I pay my respectful homage to the makers of the Constitution, who guide the country and give direction to the country. Today we are also celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. He was the first great man of the country to sacrifice for the Constitution of India. Sacrifice for the Constitution. When we brought the mantra of one country, one constitution to life by demolishing the wall of Article 370, we paid true tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee.”
He said, “Many special dignitaries are present at the Red Fort today. There are members of Panchayats from far-flung villages, representatives of Drone Didi, representatives of Lakhpati Didi, people from the world of sports, great people who have given something or the other to the nation and life are present here. In a way, I am seeing a miniature India here in front of my eyes. And today, the Red Fort is also connected with India through technology.”
