PM addresses the nation on Operation Sindoor; outlines three pillars of response to terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 12 May 2025 on Operation Sindoor, which he said was carried out on 6-7 May after the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, and outlined three pillars of India's response to terrorism.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 12 May 2025. According to the official PIB release, he referred to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April and said Operation Sindoor was carried out on 6-7 May with strikes on terrorist hideouts and training centres in Pakistan. He said Pakistan's military contacted India's DGMO on the afternoon of 10 May, after which India decided to temporarily suspend its counter-operations, and that India would assess Pakistan's every move. He outlined three pillars: a decisive response on India's own terms to any terror attack; no tolerance for nuclear blackmail; and no distinction between terror sponsors and terrorists. He also said terror and talks cannot coexist and that any talks with Pakistan would focus on terrorism and PoK.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 May 2025
- Operation Sindoor (as stated)
- 6-7 May 2025
- Reference
- Pahalgam terror attack, 22 April 2025
- Three pillars (as stated)
- Decisive retaliation on India's terms; no tolerance for nuclear blackmail; no distinction between terror sponsors and terrorists
- Talks with Pakistan (as stated)
- Only on terrorism and PoK
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In his address to the nation on 12 May 2025, the Prime Minister said Operation Sindoor was carried out on:
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Correct answer: B â 6â7 May
As per the PIB release, the PM said the pledge of Operation Sindoor was fulfilled on 6-7 May.
In the address of 12 May 2025, the Prime Minister said any talks with Pakistan would focus on:
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Correct answer: C â Terrorism and PoK
The PM said any discussions with Pakistan would focus on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's address of 12 May 2025: 1. One of the three pillars he outlined was no tolerance for nuclear blackmail. 2. He said India had permanently ended its counter-operations against Pakistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The PM said India had decided to temporarily suspend its counter-operations and would assess Pakistan's every move.
In his address of 12 May 2025, the Prime Minister referred to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that took place on:
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Correct answer: D â 22 April
The PM referred to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025.