At a public event in the province of Gujarat, the head of government stated that, following the events of May 6, India no longer needs to provide evidence of terrorist activity; the evidence is now provided by those living across the border.

Modi was referring to Operation Sindoor, which began on May 7 in response to the attack attributed to the insurgent group Resistance Front in the regions of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 dead, mostly tourists.

In response, the Indian Air Force launched missiles against Pakistan, targeting what it called terrorist infrastructure in the neighboring country, mainly in the part of Kashmir administered by Islamabad.

Following the Indian action, Islamabad attempted to attack military bases in the neighboring country on May 8, 9, and 10. India and Pakistan reached an agreement on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile attacks.

In his speech in Gujarat, the Indian prime minister noted that the terrorists killed in these actions were given state honors in Pakistan, with the national flag flying over their coffins and the Pakistani army firing salutes. This clearly shows that these were not isolated terrorist acts, but rather a coordinated military strategy, he added.

Modi emphasized that India does not seek enmity with anyone and desires to live in peace, and stated that the country aspires to progress in a way that contributes to global well-being, with a government that works dedicatedly for the advancement of millions of Indians.

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