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,

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.

In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, Modi said that the future course of action against terrorism will depend on Pakistan’s behaviour. Operation Sindoor is now India’s new policy against terrorism and a new line has been drawn,