Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Monday—marking the ‘pause’ in Operation Sindoor—carried far more strategic intent than what appeared at face value. Experts in both warfare and politics have noted that Modi’s statements,

BJP said that the prime minister also made it clear that if there were to be any talks with Pakistan, it would happen only on the issue of terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address following Operation Sindoor, calling it a bold declaration of New India's doctrine against terrorism and a powerful reflection of national unity and technological strength.