Etawah, May 13, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his monthly Mann Ki Baat<\/strong> radio address on Sunday, lauded the Indian Armed Forces<\/strong> and indigenous defense technology<\/strong> for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, launched on May 7<\/strong>. Indian armed forces targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and the mission has since earned widespread praise as a major success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur soldiers destroyed terror bases; it was their indomitable courage, along with the power of weapons, equipment, and technology made in India,\u201d the PM said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Prime Minister praised the precision and accuracy<\/strong> of the strike, emphasizing that homegrown defense capabilities<\/strong> under the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India)<\/strong> initiative played a pivotal role. He said Operation Sindoor<\/strong> not only showcased military strength but also reflected India\u2019s growing confidence and unity in the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis mission is not just military action; it is a picture of our resolve, courage, and a transforming India,\u201d PM Modi added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n PM Modi highlighted the increasing shift in India towards buying Indian-made products<\/strong>, including toys, wedding goods, travel options, and gifts from local artisans. He appealed to citizens to support Made-in-India<\/strong> products not just for economic reasons but as a contribution to nation-building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLet us take a pledge \u2014 wherever possible in our lives, we will accord priority to products made in the country,\u201d he urged listeners.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Prime Minister noted that people across villages, towns, and cities spontaneously organized Tiranga Yatras (flag marches) following the success of the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said the mission had infused the country with a new sense of patriotism<\/strong> and unity against terrorism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PM Modi also spoke about the progress in districts previously affected by Maoist insurgency<\/strong>. He shared the example of a village in Gadchiroli<\/strong>, where a bus service was introduced for the first time<\/strong>, significantly improving local life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOn account of the collective fight against Maoism, basic facilities have started reaching such areas,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Operation Sindoor stands as a testament to India\u2019s strategic capability<\/strong>, homegrown military technology, and national unity. As PM Modi emphasized, it\u2019s not just a mission\u2014it\u2019s a message to the world that India stands strong, united, and self-reliant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2018Symbol of India\u2019s Resolve, Courage, and Transformation,\u2019 Says PM in Mann Ki Baat Address Etawah, May 13, 2025 \u2013 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday, lauded the Indian Armed Forces and indigenous defense technology for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7. Indian armed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udfaf Operation Sindoor: A Bold Message to Terrorism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Rise of Self-Reliance in National Defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 Nationwide Patriotism and Tiranga Yatras<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n