Adampur Air Base – Days after addressing the nation on the success of 'Operation Sindoor,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 13, 2025, visited Air Force Station Adampur, offering a direct, heartfelt message to the air warriors and soldiers who carried out the precision strikes. The visit provided a powerful visual – the Prime Minister standing among the brave men and women of the forces, with advanced military hardware like a MiG-29 fighter jet visible in the background, a silent testament to the capabilities he lauded. 

The interaction on May 13th began with a resonant chant of "Bharat Mata ki Jai," which the Prime Minister explained was far more than just a slogan. "It is the oath of every soldier... It is the voice of every citizen... the enemy's heart trembles" when they hear it, he stated, linking the patriotic cry directly to the successful military actions. His presence there, he said, was a deeply personal experience – visiting "early in the morning" to feel "blessed" by the sight of India's courageous defenders.  

Speaking with immense pride, PM Modi told the troops they had made "millions of Indians proud" and "created history." He declared them a "new inspiration for the present as well as the future generations" and conveyed the nation's gratitude, acknowledging that every citizen is "indebted" to the soldiers and their families. 

He elaborated on 'Operation Sindoor,' calling it an extraordinary operation and a "confluence of India's policy, intentions and decisiveness." Drawing on India's rich heritage, he invoked the spirit of both Lord Buddha and Guru Gobind Singh Ji, emphasizing that taking up arms to destroy evil and establish righteousness is a deeply rooted tradition. This, he suggested, was the moral force behind the response to the Pahalgam attack.  

With vivid and strong language, PM Modi described the retaliation: "when the vermilion (sindoor) of our sisters and daughters was snatched away, we crushed the terrorists' fangs by entering their homes." He asserted that India attacked the terrorists directly and destroyed their major bases, eliminating over 100 individuals including terror masters who had been operating freely in Pakistan. He delivered a stern message to the Pakistani Army, on whom these terrorists relied, stating, "there is no such place in Pakistan where terrorists can sit and breathe in peace. We will enter their homes and kill them." 

The Prime Minister heaped praise on the forces' professional skill and the effectiveness of India's military technology, implicitly referencing the advanced equipment visible at the base. He highlighted the Air Force's unprecedented ability to penetrate deep into Pakistan and hit "pin-point targets within just 20-25 minutes" – a feat of speed and precision that "stunned" the enemy. He noted the amazing coordination of manpower and machines, including traditional air defence systems alongside modern 'Made in India' platforms like Akash and the S-400, which provided a formidable security shield protecting Indian bases despite Pakistan's efforts.  

Acknowledging the challenges faced during the operation, including Pakistan's alleged attempt to use passenger planes as cover, PM Modi expressed pride that the forces achieved their targets "very carefully, very cautiously" without harming civilian aircraft. He also lauded the successful defence against retaliatory attacks on Indian airbases, stating that Pakistan's "evil intentions failed every time."  

Reiterating the three key principles of India's firm counter-terrorism policy – a fitting response on India's terms, zero tolerance for nuclear blackmail, and holding both terror sponsors and masters accountable – he reinforced that 'Operation Sindoor' has set a "new normal."

Concluding his interaction, PM Modi underlined the continued need for alertness and preparedness, stressing that India has only suspended its military action after Pakistan's request and remains ready to respond if further terror or military activity occurs. He asserted that this readiness is founded on the forces' patience, bravery, courage, and alertness. With a final, powerful message, he declared this is a "new India" that seeks peace but "knows very well how to destroy the enemy on the war front" if humanity is attacked. The interaction ended with echoing chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram."

Operation Sindoor Narendra Modi