Overview

• S Jaishankar described the 2008 Mumbai terror attack as a turning point in India's stance against Pakistani terrorism, uniting public opinion against such acts.
• Since 2014, India has adopted a clear policy of consequences for terrorism, signaling a strategic shift under the Modi government.
• Jaishankar emphasized that India no longer sees value in focusing on Pakistan, instead prioritizing its own development and global standing.
• He criticized Pakistan's failed double game in Afghanistan, which collapsed after the U.S. withdrawal, leaving Pakistan to face the fallout of its own terrorism industry.
• India's progress in technology and international stature was contrasted with Pakistan's continued reliance on outdated strategies and association with terrorism.