PM Modi on Operation Sindoor: ‘Goli Ka Jawab Gole Se’ Highlights India’s Strong Response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday issued a clear warning to terrorists, their supporters, and Pakistan, saying, “Goli ka jawab gole se diya jayega (a bullet will be answered with artillery).” He described Operation Sindoor as India’s most decisive counter-terror operation so far.

Operation Sindoor: India’s Biggest Offensive Against Terrorism

Speaking at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal, PM Modi emphasized that Operation Sindoor represents the largest strike against terror outfits and their bases. “Operation Sindoor is India’s biggest attack on terrorists and their bases. It stands as a symbol of the nation’s strength,” he stated.

Collective Resolve of 140 Crore Indians

PM Modi highlighted that India’s powerful response reflects the unity and determination of its people. “Today, the voice of 140 crore Indians says — if you fire bullets, be ready to face the consequences,” he affirmed.

Linking Pahalgam Attack to an Assault on India’s Culture

He connected the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which prompted Operation Sindoor, to a broader attack on Indian society and values. “In Pahalgam, terrorists not only spilled Indian blood, they attacked our culture and tried to divide our society. Above all, they dared to challenge India’s Nari Shakti (women power),” Modi said.

Saluting Women in Security Forces

The Prime Minister praised the frontline role of women officers in the operation, especially the Border Security Force (BSF). “From Jammu to Punjab, Rajasthan to Gujarat, our BSF daughters manned the frontlines and fiercely responded to cross-border firing. From command and control centres to demolishing enemy posts, BSF’s daughters displayed remarkable valour,” he noted.

Women Leading India’s Growth and Space Missions

Continuing the theme of Nari Shakti, PM Modi highlighted the increasing contribution of women across fields. “Today, a large number of our daughters are becoming scientists, doctors, engineers, and pilots. In our major space missions too, many women scientists are leading the way. In the Chandrayaan-3 mission alone, over 100 women scientists and engineers contributed to its success,” he said.

Strong Warning to Terror Networks and Their Backers

PM Modi issued a stark message to terrorist groups and their supporters, stating that proxy wars through terrorism will no longer be tolerated. “Proxy war through terrorists will no longer work. We will strike inside enemy territory, and those who support terrorists will also have to pay a heavy price,” he warned. Modi revealed that Indian forces targeted terror camps “hundreds of kilometres inside enemy territory, in areas even Pakistan’s army could not imagine.”

Cultural Significance Behind ‘Sindoor’

Explaining the operation’s name, Modi shared, “India is a land of culture and values. In our tradition, sindoor symbolises women power. Even Lord Hanuman, immersed in devotion to Lord Ram, wears sindoor. In Shakti worship, sindoor is offered — and today, that very sindoor has become a symbol of India’s valour.”

Governance Inspired by Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar

Modi linked his government’s philosophy to Ahilyabai Holkar’s legacy, stating, “Today, our government works on the same principles that Lokmata Ahilyabai lived by. ‘Nagrik Devo Bhavah’ — citizens are like gods — is the mantra of our governance. Women-led development is now the central axis of our growth model. In every major government scheme, women are at the core.”

Women as the Shield of India’s Security

He concluded by emphasizing women’s role in national security and development, saying, “Whether it is fighting Naxals or cross-border terrorism, our daughters are becoming the shield of India’s security.”

Operation Sindoor and Development Initiatives in Madhya Pradesh

Launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor targeted multiple terror infrastructures across the border, marking a firm escalation in India’s counter-terrorism strategy.

During his visit to Bhopal, PM Modi also inaugurated several development projects including the Indore Metro’s Yellow Line Super Priority Corridor, operationalisation of Datia and Satna airports, and laid the foundation for Rs 860 crore ghat construction on the Kshipra River ahead of Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028. Additionally, he released a commemorative Rs 300 coin and stamp honoring Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar and sanctioned funds for building 1,271 Atal Gram Sushasan Bhawans in Madhya Pradesh.