'Come forward or...': PM Modi's strong message to people of Pakistan on tackling terrorism

NEW DELHI: In a fiery address from Bhuj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered a powerful message to Pakistan and its people, warning that peace is a choice, but retaliation is certain if terrorism continues.

Speaking during a rally after launching development projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore, PM Modi said, “I want to tell the people of Pakistan— sukh chain ki zindagi jiyo, roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi (live a life of peace and eat your roti in calm, or else, my bullet is always ready).”

#WATCH | Bhuj, Gujarat: "... sukh chain ki zindagi jiyo, roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi...," says PM Narendra Modi.

He further says, "The people of Pakistan need to come forward to get their country rid of terrorism. Their youth will have to come forward...'" pic.twitter.com/v84WxNjTGP

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The Prime Minister said the onus now lies with ordinary Pakistanis, urging, “The people of Pakistan need to come forward to get their country rid of terrorism. Their youth will have to come forward.”

PM Modi’s sharp remarks came days after the Indian armed forces’ large-scale strike under Operation Sindoor , conducted in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people.

He said the mission wasn’t just retaliation but “a mission to save humanity and end terrorism.” He added, “We waited for 15 days hoping Pakistan would act against terrorism. But it seems terrorism is their bread and butter.”

The Prime Minister hailed the strength of India’s response, saying, “Our retaliation was so strong that their airbases are still in ICU. It was the valour and bravery of our forces that made Pakistan wave the white flag.”

#WATCH | Bhuj, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, " Our retaliation was so strong that their airbases are still in ICU... It was the valour and bravery of our forces that Pakistan waved the white flag... We had already told them, our target was your terror infrastructure; all you… pic.twitter.com/XxhBZicrh7

— ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025

Referring to Pakistan’s reaction post-strike, PM Modi said, “They sent drones to border areas including Kutch, but even there, brave women had stood firm before. In 1971, women of Kutch rebuilt the Bhuj runway in just 72 hours. Those same women blessed me recently and gifted me a sindoor plant, which I will plant at the PM House.”

Criticising Pakistan’s ideology, he stated, “India believes in tourism, it connects nations. But Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism. This is dangerous for the world.”

#WATCH | Bhuj, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, "India believes in tourism. Tourism brings people together. But a country like Pakistan thinks terrorism is tourism. This is a big threat for the world." pic.twitter.com/DM7tJOibSV

— ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025

Modi reiterated India’s stance of zero tolerance against terrorism, asserting, “Whoever will make us bleed will face the same fate. At no cost will they be spared.”

The PM’s visit to Bhuj included the inauguration of major power, port, and infrastructure projects. He lauded the region's development and resilience, noting, “Bhuj’s growth story is remarkable. The projects launched today will accelerate progress in renewable energy, ports, and infrastructure.”