Modi Hails Op Sindoor, Skips Mentioning US Minutes After Trump Reiterates Role

PM Modi spoke about the India-Pakistan conflict for the first time in a address to the nation on Monday night.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday night, 12 May, speaking for the first time about the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan.

During the address, he declared that “terror and trade cannot go together” and made it clear that any future dialogue with Pakistan would be limited to issues concerning terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

“No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore,” he stated. “Any terrorist attack on India will face a befitting reply—and the response will be on our terms.”

PM Modi's address came just minutes after US President Donald Trump took credit for helping 'avert a nuclear war' between India and Pakistan, saying that the "two nations agreed to stop fighting because he offered them trade."

PM Modi, however, skipped mentioning the mediation by the US in his address.

'The Terrorists Removed the Sindoor of Our Sisters...': What Modi Said

Modi revealed that on the afternoon of 10 May, Pakistan reached out to India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO). “By that time, we had already demolished their infrastructure and struck their terror bases,” he said.

“When Pakistan pleaded for help and assured us that they would not allow terror or military attacks on India from their soil, we considered their proposal. The operation is currently on pause, and we will monitor their actions closely.”

PM Narendra Modi

Highlighting the impact of India’s recent military response, the Prime Minister said, “More than 100 terrorists were eliminated in our attack. These terrorists, who were openly conspiring against India while roaming freely in Pakistan, were neutralized in one decisive strike. It was a major setback for Pakistan.”

Referring to Operation Sindoor, Modi said, “The terrorists removed the ‘sindoor’ of our sisters. That’s why India annihilated the terror headquarters. I dedicate Operation Sindoor to every mother, sister, and daughter.” He added, “Operation Sindoor is not just a name—it reflects the emotions of millions of Indians.”

Praising the armed forces and all involved in the operation, he said, “Our forces displayed exceptional courage during Operation Sindoor. I salute the Indian armed forces, scientists, and all supporting agencies. This operation showcased the country’s strength, patience, potential, and resilience. Above all, I salute our soldiers, paramilitary forces, and intelligence agencies — on behalf of every Indian.”

'Fighting Stopped Because I Offered Trade': What Donald Trump Said

Speaking at a press conference with the US Secretary of Health and Human Services on Monday evening, US President Donald Trump said the US stopped a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, "brokering a full and immediate ceasefire."

"They were going at it hot and heavy and it seemingly was not going to stop," he said, adding, "they really were from the standpoint of having the strength, and the wisdom, and fortitude to fully know, and to understand the gravity of the situation. And we helped a lot, and we also helped with trade. I said, 'Come on, we're going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let's stop it. If you stop it, we're doing trade. If you don't stop it, we're not going to do any trade. ' People have never really used trade the way I used it...and all of a sudden they said, 'I think we're gonna stop, and they have'."