PM Modi tears into Opposition over ‘tamasha’ remarks on Op Sindoor: ‘Cong, SP can’t handle pain Pak is going through’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that during Operation Sindoor – India’s retaliatory move after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack – the world witnessed the power of India’s indigenous weaponry.

He was speaking at a public gathering in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

The Prime Minister also stated that the success of India’s air defence systems, drones, and missiles showcased the power of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India).

“During Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed the power of India’s indigenous weaponry and the effectiveness of India’s air defence systems, indigenous missiles, and drones, which demonstrated the strength of an Atmanirbhar Bharat”, said the Prime Minister.

He specifically emphasised the impact of India’s BrahMos missiles, noting that their presence has instilled fear in every enemy of the nation.

Modi said he was proud that BrahMos missiles would soon be made in the state. He revealed that production is kicking off in Lucknow and that major defence companies are investing in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor.

He affirmed that in the coming years, weapons manufactured in Uttar Pradesh will become a vital part of India’s military strength.

PM Modi also took a jibe at Congress and Samajwadi Party for raising questions over Operation Sindoor and alleged that they could not handle the pain Pakistan is going through and are "crying along with them."

"Everyone understands that Pakistan is upset. But Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) cannot handle the pain that Pakistan is going through. There, the Aaka (masters) of the terrorists are crying, and here, Congress and SP are crying, seeing the condition of terrorists," he said.

On his first visit to Varanasi following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April, PM Modi said that those who attack India "will not survive even in 'paatal lok' (hell)".

Slamming Congress for MP Praniti Shinde's 'tamasha' remark for Operation Sindoor, he said that the party insults the valour of the Indian armed forces.

"Congress is constantly insulting the valour of our forces. Congress has called Operation Sindoor a 'tamasha'... They dared to refer to our forces' valour and sisters' sindoor as 'tamasha', this is shamelessness," the Prime Minister said.