PM Modi Hails 'Operation Sindoor' as National Pride, Vows No Compromise on Security

• PM Modi, in his final 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2025, highlighted 'Operation Sindoor' as a symbol of India's pride and capability, emphasizing zero-tolerance for security compromises.
• 'Operation Sindoor' was a 4-day military conflict (May 7-10) in response to the Pahalgam attack, where the Indian Army destroyed 9 terrorist launchpads in Pakistan and PoJK.
• Over 100 terrorists from Lashkar, Jaish, and Hizbul were killed, leading to Pakistan's DGMO pleading for a ceasefire.
• PM Modi linked the patriotism shown during the operation to the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' and the #VandeMataram150 campaign.
• The PM summarized 2025 as a year of India's global impact across national security, sports, science, and international platforms, reiterating the resolve for a self-reliant and secure India.

Why It Matters: India's unwavering commitment to national security and zero-tolerance for terrorism was showcased in 2025.