PM Modi Reviews Operation Sindoor at Adampur, Sends Strong Message to Pakistan
PM Modi’s surprise visit to Adampur sent a clear message: India stands strong, united, and ready to defend its sovereignty after successful strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. On the early morning of May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to Adampur Air Base, near Jalandhar in Punjab, to personally interact with the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The mission, conducted between May 6 and 7, was a retaliatory strike against terror camps inside Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack.
PM Modi arrived at around 6:15 AM and stayed for approximately 50 minutes, where he received operational briefings, interacted with air warriors, and was photographed alongside a MiG-29 fighter jet and the S-400 air defence system—a visual counter to Pakistan’s earlier claim that its forces had damaged India’s defence infrastructure at Adampur.
His visit served multiple purposes:
- Boosting troop morale
- Reinforcing India’s military readiness
- Disproving disinformation spread by Pakistan’s ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations)
PM Modi’s presence at the airbase was both symbolic and strategic—it was a message to the world that India’s armed forces are strong, precise, and fully operational.
What message did PM Modi deliver to the armed forces and the nation?
During his speech, PM Modi praised the IAF’s role in Operation Sindoor, calling it a historic and unprecedented military action. He described the operation as a fusion of India’s policy, determination, and precision capability, comparing it to India’s past military achievements like the surgical strikes and Balakot air strikes.
He saluted the armed forces for:
- Destroying nine terrorist hideouts
- Neutralizing over 100 terrorists
- Countering multiple Pakistani retaliatory attempts
Modi quoted Guru Gobind Singh Ji, stating:
“Sava lakh se ek ladaun, chidiyaan te main baaz tudaun…”
This poetic reference emphasized the bravery of Indian soldiers and the tradition of fighting against injustice.
"Guru Gobind Singh Ji said that - Sava lakh se ek lada hu, Chidian te mai baaj tudau, Tabhi Guru Gobind Singh naam kahau.
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It is our tradition to take up arms for the protection of our Dharma.
So, we crushed terrorists when they snatched our daughter Sindoor." pic.twitter.com/oWEJ4TlT2T
He also acknowledged the IAF’s restraint and precision, particularly when Pakistani forces attempted to shield their installations using civilian aircraft. Modi noted that Indian forces avoided civilian casualties, demonstrating professionalism and discipline.
In a strong rebuke to Pakistan’s military, PM Modi said:
“There is no such place in Pakistan where terrorists can sit and breathe in peace.”
How does this visit impact India’s regional stance and global image?
PM Narendra Modi quotes poem on bravery of Maharana Pratap's horse Chetak in his address at Adampur Air Base. pic.twitter.com/Cq9lKB8RYS
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PM Modi’s visit to Adampur was not just about military morale—it was also about strategic optics. With photos of the undamaged S-400 system circulating online, it effectively debunked Pakistan’s claims of having destroyed critical Indian defence systems in its retaliatory attacks. The Prime Minister reinforced India’s new defence doctrine, emphasizing three core principles:
- India will retaliate to any terror attack—on its own terms and timeline.
- India rejects nuclear blackmail.
- India will treat terror-sponsoring governments and terrorist groups as one and the same.
Modi also highlighted India’s technological superiority, praising the integration of indigenous platforms like Akash missiles and international systems like S-400, along with superior coordination among the Army, Navy, Air Force, BSF, and Integrated Air and Land Combat Systems. His address underlined that Operation Sindoor has become the “new normal”—a model of joint force coordination, rapid response, and unflinching resolve against terrorism.
The global impact of this visit lies in its optics:
- India is seen as measured but firm.
- Pakistan’s narrative is seen as discredited, especially after its fake video game footage fiasco.
- The international community is likely to view India as a mature power dealing with terrorism through strategic, lawful retaliation.
