'Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase in ICU after India's precision airstrikes' | Top quotes from PM Modi's Bikaner speech
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared that Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase is now in a critical state following India’s powerful and swift airstrikes during Operation Sindoor.
Addressing a massive rally in the border town of Bikaner, PM Modi said India’s decisive military actions post the Pahalgam Terror Attack on April 22 had left Pakistan rattled and "on its knees." The region of Bikaner itself was recently in the spotlight after Indian security forces successfully intercepted Pakistani drones between May 7 and 9, amid mounting border tensions.
Highlighting India's aggressive counter-terror strategy, the Prime Minister noted that all three branches of the armed forces were given full operational freedom following the April 22 incident.
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Top Quotes from PM Modi's Bikaner Rally
“Pakistan was forced to its knees by our three armed forces.”
“Pakistan couldn't destroy the airbase here. Not far from here is Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase which is in ICU because of India's airstrikes.”
“After the airstrike, I came to Churu and said, 'I swear on this soil, I will not let my country be destroyed, I will not let my country bow down'. Today, from the soil of Rajasthan, I want to tell the countrymen — Those who had set out to wipe off the vermilion have been reduced to dust. Those who shed the blood of Hindustan have been accounted for every drop today. Those who thought that India would remain silent are hiding in their homes today. Those who were proud of their weapons are buried under a pile of rubble today.”
“In response to the attack on April 22, we destroyed 9 major terrorist hideouts in just 22 minutes... The enemies of the nation and the world have now seen what happens when vermilion (sindoor) turns into gunpowder.”
“Pakistan can never win in a direct fight with India. Hence, it uses terrorism as a weapon against India. This went on for decades after independence... Pakistan spread terrorism, killed innocent people, and created an environment of terror. But, Pakistan forgot one thing — now the servant of Mother India, Modi, is standing here with pride. Modi's mind is cold, but his blood is hot. In Modi's veins, not blood, but hot Sindoor flows.”
“If Pakistan continues to export terrorists, it will be left begging for every penny. Pakistan will not get a single drop of water that belongs to India. Playing with the blood of Indians will cost Pakistan dearly. This is India's resolve, and no power in the world can deter us from this commitment.”
PM Modi firmly stated that India would not engage in any trade or dialogue with Pakistan unless the discussion centres on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
- With inputs from agencies
