Overview
- He said Pakistan would be taught “how to behave” if it persists with cross-border terrorism.
- He reaffirmed that terrorists and their sponsors will be treated alike and said India will not be cowed by strategic blackmail.
- Citing lessons from the May action, he stressed faster decisions, joint multi-domain operations across services and forces, and stockpiles for prolonged conflict.
- He linked the hard line to security gains in Jammu and Kashmir, noting 31 militants killed this year with 61% from Pakistan and sharply reduced recruitment.
- He reported better ground-level engagement with China since October 2024, including about 1,100 border interactions and WMCC guidance on LAC issues.