Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, marking the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, and used the occasion to hit out at the Opposition
for “misplaying” its hand during the recent debate on Operation Sindoor.
“On August 5, we abrogated Article 370. On August 5, we laid the foundation of the Ram Mandir. And now, on August 5, look at the Opposition, where else will you find such an Opposition that hurts its own foot by demanding a debate on Operation Sindoor?” the Prime Minister said, in a sharp jibe.
Referring to the security situation in Kashmir, he reiterated that while the Opposition frequently speaks of the Constitution, it was the BJP-led NDA government that truly applied the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir by removing Article 370, a move that integrated the region fully with the Indian Union. “They speak about the Constitution, but never allowed it to be fully implemented in J&K,” he said.
Operation Sindoor Debate Backfires On Opposition: PM
The Prime Minister claimed the Opposition had miscalculated by pushing for a debate on Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack.
“The Opposition insisted on a debate. But they got thrashed in the discussion, and now they must be regretting it. They lost the chance to corner the government and instead exposed their lack of coherence and national perspective,” he said.
NDA Hails Armed Forces, PM Modi’s Leadership After Pahalgam Attack
The NDA Parliamentary Party has passed a resolution saluting the bravery of the Indian armed forces and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the brutal Pahalgam terror attack and India’s strong response through Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev.
The resolution strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 innocent tourists were killed by terrorists from The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Victims were reportedly segregated based on religion before being murdered, a barbaric act that shocked the nation and drew international condemnation.
From Condemnation to Action
Prime Minister Modi’s resolute statement on April 24 from Bihar that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers set the tone for the government’s response. Living up to that commitment, India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6–7, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with precision strikes.
The NDA resolution hailed these operations as a reflection of the government’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and praised the Indian armed forces for their unmatched courage. It noted that no distinction would be made between state sponsors and terror masterminds, and India will respond on its own terms, rejecting nuclear blackmail or diplomatic pressure.
Operation Sindoor: Symbolism And Strategy
The naming of the operation as “Sindoor”, a powerful cultural symbol associated with marital sanctity, was especially poignant. The resolution noted that while terrorists attempted to strip dignity and life from Indian women and families, the armed forces restored honour and security through their action.
The operation was described as a result of deep structural reforms in the defence sector initiated under PM Modi, including the emphasis on jointness, indigenisation, and drone capabilities.
