Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday revealed that Indian armed forces successfully destroyed 1,000 missiles and drones launched by Pakistan on May 9 during Operation Sindoor, thwarting a major cross-border offensive.
"Our Air Defence Systems destroyed Pak missiles and drones. On May 9, Pakistan launched 1,000 missiles and drones on India. But all of them were destroyed in the air," PM Modi said while addressing the Lok Sabha during a two-day debate on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
The Prime Minister praised the Armed Forces for their decisive response, stating that India carried out precision strikes on terror targets inside Pakistan. "We destroyed terror sites deep inside Pakistan within 22 minutes to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Pakistani airbases hit by India are still in ICU and the masterminds of the attack are having sleepless nights," he declared.
Global support, domestic criticism
PM Modi emphasized that no country attempted to deter India from defending itself against terrorism. "Only three countries spoke in favour of Pakistan at the UN. India got support from the entire world," he said. However, he expressed disappointment that the Congress party, India’s main opposition, "did not support the valour of our soldiers" and instead "targeted me for political gains."
He asserted that Congress’ "frivolous statements" risked undermining the morale of Indian soldiers.
Praise for Made-in-India weapons
{{/usCountry}}He asserted that Congress’ "frivolous statements" risked undermining the morale of Indian soldiers.
Praise for Made-in-India weapons
{{/usCountry}}PM Modi said drones and missiles made in India exposed the capabilities of Pakistani arms and ammunition during the military operation.
"The world saw the strength of self-reliant India during Operation Sindoor. We destroyed terror sites deep inside Pakistan within 22 minutes to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam attack," he said.
Modi noted that Pakistan had some inkling of Indian action and had started issuing nuclear threats, but could do nothing when terror targets were hit.
"The Congress and its allies have unfortunately become spokespersons of Pakistani propaganda. India is becoming self-reliant, but Congress is now dependent on Pakistan for issues. The entire country is amazed to see Congress give a clean chit to Pakistan and sing the same tune as theirs.