‘Will Not Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail’: PM Modi’s Warning to Pakistan

In a stern message to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Monday that India will not accept any form of “nuclear blackmail.” Addressing the nation following the conclusion of Operation Sindoor, Modi emphasized that military action against Pakistan has merely been paused, with future steps contingent on Pakistan’s conduct.

“India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail. Our operations have only been suspended temporarily—Pakistan’s actions will determine what happens next,” Modi stated. He underscored that Operation Sindoor marks a shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, describing it as a “new line drawn” against terror threats.

Referring to the recent Pahalgam attack as the “most barbaric face of terrorism,” Modi said the incident was deeply personal, evoking national outrage. He noted that the assailants now understand the cost of such violence, particularly attacks that strike at the dignity and symbolism associated with Indian women.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), resulting in the elimination of more than 100 militants. The operation was a precision offensive carried out by the Indian Armed Forces. In response to Pakistani retaliation, India struck back at multiple air bases, signaling a calibrated but firm military posture.

Modi affirmed that India will not distinguish between terrorists and the states that sponsor them. “This is not an era of war, but neither is it an era of terrorism. Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure—there is no alternative path to peace,” he asserted.

Following escalating hostilities, India and Pakistan agreed to de-escalate tensions on May 10. Senior military officials, including the Directors General of Military Operations (DGsMO) from both countries, engaged in dialogue shortly before the Prime Minister’s national address.