Mon May 12 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Modi Addresses Nation After 51-Hour Ceasefire with Pakistan, Details “Operation Sundar”

**New Delhi, May 8** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday night, 51 hours after a ceasefire with Pakistan was announced. In a 22-minute speech, he detailed “Operation Sundar,” the Indian military’s response to the Pulwama attack, and outlined India’s stance on terrorism, the Indus Waters Treaty, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Modi stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, which he described as a decisive response to the terrorist attack in Pulwama that claimed innocent lives. He emphasized that the ceasefire was a temporary suspension of military action, contingent on Pakistan’s future behavior. India’s response, he made clear, would be determined by Pakistan’s actions.

The Prime Minister reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, asserting that talks and trade with Pakistan are impossible while terrorism continues. He called for global unity against terrorism and stressed that lasting peace requires Pakistan to dismantle its terror infrastructure.

Modi highlighted the precision and effectiveness of India’s response, noting that Pakistan’s attempts at drone and missile attacks were thwarted by India’s air defense systems. He declared that India’s military demonstrated superiority in modern warfare, utilizing domestically produced weapons. The operation, he claimed, exposed Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism.

The Prime Minister also announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, citing Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. He asserted that India will now retain its share of the Indus River waters, previously shared under the treaty.

While acknowledging the ceasefire, Modi stressed that India’s military remains on high alert. He concluded by paying tribute to India’s armed forces and the nation’s unity in the face of adversity. The speech followed days of heightened tensions and military actions between the two countries. Although a ceasefire was initiated on Saturday, it was briefly violated by Pakistan before being reinstated. Casualties on the Indian side included five army personnel, two BSF personnel, and 27 civilians.

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