Overview

• Modi saluted soldiers for penetrating hundreds of kilometers into enemy territory and destroying nine terror camps in the May Operation Sindoor strikes.
• He warned that terrorists and their state sponsors will face equal consequences and promised a crushing response to any future misadventure.
• He justified suspending the six-decade-old Indus Waters Treaty by calling it unjust and asserting that water resources now belong solely to India’s farmers.
• Operation Sindoor branding was visible throughout the 79th Independence Day events, from a logo-emblazoned Mi-17 helicopter to floral artwork and invitation cards at the Red Fort.
• India has sustained high military readiness and launched diplomatic campaigns with international bodies to pressure Pakistan over state-linked terrorism.