Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during a public rally in Bikaner, days after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. He made it clear that India will not give even a drop of water or hold any talks with a country that "plays with the sindoor of Indian daughters."
In an emotional and powerful speech, PM Modi said, “Not blood, but sindoor runs in my veins.” Referring to the cultural and emotional importance of sindoor, he accused Pakistan of trying to harm India’s people and vowed a heavy price would be paid.
Modi revealed that India had already responded. Nine terror camps in Pakistan were destroyed within just 22 minutes by Indian forces. He praised the military for acting swiftly and said they were given a free hand to carry out the strike. He added that Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase was now in the "ICU", suggesting severe damage.
Rejecting any possibility of dialogue, the PM stated, “There will be no talks or trade with Pakistan. If talks happen, they will be only about Pakistan Administered Kashmir.” He also announced that no more water will be shared with Pakistan, saying it is meant for Indian farmers.
On the other hand, Pakistan has repeatedly warned India that any attempt to block or divert Pakistan's share of water would be considered an act of war, prompting severe retaliatory measures, including possible military action.
In a previous address, former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that either water would flow through the rivers or the blood of Indians, underscoring the gravity of the issue.
Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed willingness to engage in talks with India, but emphasized that negotiations would take place at a neutral venue and would cover a four-point agenda, including terrorism, water disputes, and the Kashmir issue.
Earlier, Pakistan marked a national day of gratitude in celebration of the successful military response under "Operation Banyan Mursous," claimed to be a retaliatory strike against India’s "Operation Sindoor," asserting that it inflicted heavy losses on Indian forces.
Amidst these conflicting statements from both sides, the situation remains precarious, with the ceasefire agreement facing serious threats.
