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PM Modi: No Talks With Pakistan Until Terror Ends, India Won’t Bow to Nuclear Blackmail

Date: 13-may-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team

PM Modi: No Talks With Pakistan Until Terror Ends, India Won’t Bow to Nuclear Blackmail

PM addresses the Nation on ‘Operation Sindoor’ via video conferencing on May 12, 2025. | Image Credit: PIB

In a landmark address to the nation on May 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong and unequivocal message to Pakistan, declaring that peace talks and terrorism cannot coexist. His statement came in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, prompting India's robust military response under Operation Sindoor.

India’s New Red Line: No Talks Without Action

Speaking from New Delhi, PM Modi made it clear that India's patience with Pakistan’s double game has run out. He stated that any resumption of dialogue with Islamabad would only happen if Pakistan takes verifiable steps to dismantle terrorist networks operating from its soil.

“Terror and talks cannot go together. We will not sit across the table while our citizens are being killed,”

he said, marking a stark shift from previous diplomatic efforts that tried to balance strategic dialogue with counter-terror demands.

No Fear of Pakistan’s Nuclear Threat

In a firm rebuttal to what he called “nuclear blackmail”, PM Modi said India’s national security and counter-terrorism actions will not be restrained by the fear of nuclear escalation. This was a direct response to recent warnings issued by Pakistani military officials attempting to deter further Indian strikes.

“India will not be held hostage by threats of nuclear weapons. We will protect our people with strength and resolve,”

he declared to a standing ovation from his party members and widespread praise across Indian media.

Only Two Agenda Items: Terror and PoK

Modi clarified that if at all there are discussions in the future, they will be strictly limited to:

  • Ending cross-border terrorism and dismantling terrorist infrastructure
  • The status of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)

This effectively resets the diplomatic framework for Indo-Pak relations and sends a message to the global community about India’s evolved position in regional security matters.

Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Shift

Launched in response to the terror strike in Kashmir, Operation Sindoor was described by Modi as a reflection of a “new counter-terrorism doctrine” that combines military precision with political resolve. Early reports suggest that the operation inflicted significant damage to terror infrastructure in PoK without escalating into full-scale war—thanks in part to backchannel diplomacy led by the U.S.

Meanwhile, a ceasefire brokered by the U.S. remains fragile but intact, with both India and Pakistan claiming strategic success.

India’s Message to the World

Modi’s statement is being viewed as a signal not just to Pakistan but also to the international community that India expects clearer accountability from its neighbors. Analysts suggest this marks the end of the “talks for optics” era and signals the rise of a policy rooted in results and national interest.

As the dust settles, the spotlight now shifts to Pakistan’s next move—will it de-escalate, or risk global isolation amid growing scrutiny over its role in harboring terror?

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from various online sources. We do not claim absolute accuracy or completeness. Readers are advised to cross-check facts independently before forming conclusions.

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