Modi Reveals US Warning, Assures Fierce Reply to Pakistan
New Delhi: In a commanding Lok Sabha address on July 29, 2025, during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed a US Vice President’s warning of a planned Pakistani attack, affirmed near-universal global support for India’s anti-terror strikes, and declared the Indus Water Treaty suspended to prioritize national and farmers’ interests. He fiercely criticised the Congress party and Jawaharlal Nehru for historical betrayals, detailed Operation Sindoor’s precision strikes that left Pakistan’s military reeling, and indirectly addressed opposition claims about jet losses, vowing to eliminate terrorism at its source.
The Prime Minister shared a pivotal moment from May 9, when the US Vice President tried contacting him for nearly an hour to warn of a major Pakistani attack. Engaged in a meeting with military leadership, Modi returned the call, asserting, “If Pakistan is planning an attack, it will pay a heavy price. If Pakistan attacks, we will respond with a bigger strike.” He emphasised that no world leader urged India to stop Operation Sindoor, with only three of 193 UN member states supporting Pakistan, while global powers, including QUAD, BRICS, France, Russia, and Germany, endorsed India’s right to self-defence. Modi announced the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, calling it a “big blunder” by Nehru that allocated 80% of the river waters to Pakistan, depriving farmers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Quoting, “Blood and water cannot flow together,” he vowed to prioritise national interest. Modi assured that Operation Sindoor remains active, warning that any Pakistani misadventure would face a crushing response, establishing a new policy: India will strike terrorists and their state sponsors without bowing to nuclear blackmail.
Modi launched a blistering attack on the Congress party, accusing it of undermining national unity by questioning Operation Sindoor’s legitimacy and echoing Pakistan’s demands for proof, as they did during the surgical strikes and Balakot air strike. He condemned their post-Pahalgam attack taunts, such as “Where is the 56-inch chest?”, which killed 26 people by targeting victims based on religion, as an insult to the armed forces and victims. Modi targeted Nehru for the Indus Water Treaty, which ceded control of rivers integral to India’s civilizational identity, citing Nehru’s 1961 admission to Niranjan Das Gulati that it failed to resolve broader issues. He accused Congress, driven by one family’s influence, of giving Pakistan a “clean chit” on the Pahalgam attack and historically compromising security by ceding 38,000 square kilometres of Aksai Chin, Haji Pir Pass in 1965, and Katchatheevu island in 1974. Modi criticised Congress for squandering the 1971 war victory, when India held 93,000 Pakistani soldiers, by failing to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir or secure Kartarpur Sahib. He highlighted their post-26/11 Mumbai attack diplomacy, which resumed talks with Pakistan despite ongoing terrorism, and their failure to revoke Pakistan’s Most Favoured Nation status or expel diplomats, contrasting this with his government’s revocation of both.
The Prime Minister detailed Operation Sindoor’s success, launched on May 6 and 7, which destroyed terrorist camps across Pakistan, including previously untouchable sites like Bahawalpur and Muridke, in just 22 minutes, avenging the Pahalgam attack. Further strikes on May 9 and 10 devastated Pakistan’s military infrastructure, including airbases “still in ICU,” after Pakistan’s continued support for terrorists prompted a plea from their Director General of Military Operations on May 10: “Please stop, we’ve had enough.” Modi revealed that India’s air defence system intercepted 1,000 Pakistani missiles and drones on May 9, showcasing technological superiority. He credited a decade of defence reforms, including a 250% increase in production and a 30-fold rise in exports to nearly 100 countries, for enabling precise strikes with indigenous drones and missiles. The Chief of Defence Staff system fostered synergy among the Navy, Army, and Air Force, leaving Pakistan stunned. Modi highlighted five key outcomes: defying Pakistan’s nuclear threats, striking untouchable terror hubs, neutralising airbase assets, showcasing indigenous technology, and earning global recognition for a self-reliant India. The May 7 press conference confirmed all objectives—destroying terrorist hubs, masterminds, and infrastructure—were achieved, with actions declared non-escalatory.
Addressing opposition queries, including claims about losses of jets like Rafales, Modi did not confirm or deny specific aircraft losses. Instead, he dismissed Congress’s claim that Operation Sindoor was a “drama,” calling it an insult to the Pahalgam victims, and rebuked their questioning of Operation Mahadev’s timing, which neutralised the Pahalgam attackers, asking, “Was the operation planned for some holy Monday?” He refuted their scepticism by noting the military’s transparency in the May 7 press conference and direct communication to Pakistan’s military, confirming objectives met. Modi accused Congress of a historical pattern of neglecting security, citing their failure to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas and their secret briefings during the Doklam standoff that mirrored Pakistan’s statements. He criticised their vote-bank politics, recalling a senior Congress leader’s tears over terrorists killed in the Batla House encounter and their post-26/11 efforts to frame “saffron terrorism” instead of holding Pakistan accountable. Modi contrasted Congress-era bomb alerts at public places with a significant reduction in terrorist incidents since 2014, crediting defence reforms like Make in India for reversing reliance on foreign weapons and scams like Bofors.
Modi praised the unity of 140 crore Indians in thwarting the Pahalgam attack’s divisive intent, noting their support as his strength during the operation. He commended young innovators, particularly in drone technology and defence startups from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, whose contributions powered Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the global defence market’s demand for Indian weapons, with Operation Sindoor planting India’s flag firmly in this arena. Urging Congress to abandon vote-bank politics, Modi warned that their actions risk turning India’s triumph into mockery. Quoting poetry, he appealed, “Debate so much that the enemy trembles in fear, but keep the honour of Sindoor and the army unwavering.” He reaffirmed India’s resolve to eliminate terrorists in their “nurseries,” ensuring a secure future, and thanked the Lok Sabha for a meaningful discussion.
– global bihari bureau
