Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah participates in a special discussion in Rajya Sabha today on Operation Sindoor - India's strong, successful and decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack

Ministry of Home Affairs Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah participates in a special discussion in Rajya Sabha today on Operation Sindoor - India's strong, successful and decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack Posted On: 30 JUL 2025 11:00PM by PIB Delhi Union Home Minister congratulates the Army and all the security forces who increased India's honour through Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev I want to tell the opposition that you had given POK, the work to bring it back will be done only by the Modi government I can proudly say that no Hindu can ever be a terrorist Under the opposition's rule, the army did not had even salt, matches and clothes to wear in the winter, forget about guns and cartridges Today, under the Modi government, our army is equipped with modern weapons which can reduce Pakistan's entire air defense system into rubble in half an hour Pakistan and terrorists want to send a message that Kashmir will not be free from terrorism but, Jammu and Kashmir will be freed from terrorism, this is Modi ji's resolve If the Pahalgam attack had happened during the tenure of the opposition, Pakistan would have got a clean chit long ago The only reason why terrorism flourished and spread in India is the opposition's policy of appeasement Today's India sends missiles after terrorist attacks, not dossiers Through Operation Sindoor, for the first time we attacked at the core of terrorism The world has proof that these three terrorists were Pakistanis, but the opposition party is giving Pakistan a clean chit The opposition's priority is not the security of the country or the elimination of terrorism, but vote bank politics The opposition leaders blaming the name Operation Mahadev as having religious connotations have forgotten that Shivaji Maharaj fought for independence against the Mughals by giving the war cry of 'Har Har Mahadev'Operation Sindoor was not stopped at anyone's behest. Pakistan came on its knees, its DGMO called and said...'Enough is enough, please stop it now'. The opposition should tell whether the 1971 war was decisive? If it was, then why did terrorism spread? Unless the enemy is scared or reforms itself, there will be no decisive end to terrorism. We will destroy terrorism Terrorism increased in Kashmir due to the policies of the opposition, Jamaat-e- Islami and Hurriyat were promoted by the opposition due to which terrorism engulfed the entire Kashmir Earlier only three families ruled Kashmir, today through the Panchayat elections the rule of the people of Kashmir has been established Earlier terrorists did not come from outside, only Kashmiri youth used to pick up guns, in the last 6 months not even a single Kashmiri youth has joined terrorist organizations Opposition leaders shed tears on the death of the terrorist in the Batla House encounter but not a single tear came out of their eyes for martyr Mohan Chand Sharma Pandit Nehru committed the sin of giving 38,000 sq km of the country to China. It was Pandit Nehru who refused to become a permanent member of UNSC for China Rajiv Gandhi Foundation signed MoU with China, took money from China, we legally cancelled Rajiv Gandhi Foundation's FCRA license What kind of MoU did the opposition party sign with China, how much money did it take from China? We won over Pakistan in 1971 but what did we do in the Shimla Agreement? We neither took PoK nor occupied 15,000 sq km of land, Not only this, 93,000 Pakistani prisoners of war were also released Don't worry about PoK, our government will take back PoK too In Sharm el-Sheikh, the then opposition government compromised with India's honour and gave Pakistan a clean chit on terrorism Modi ji's leadership is sensitive, decisive and firm, and it is in our national interest Under Modi ji's leadership, we will end terrorism from the country and Naxalism will end soon Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah participated in a special discussion in the Rajya Sabha today on ‘Operation Sindoor’ - India's strong, successful and decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Replying to the discussion, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation expressed his condolences to the families of the innocent civilians killed in the Pahalgam attack. He said that the country's security forces have increased India's honour through Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. He also congratulated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and said that he showed the political will to give a befitting reply toPakistan in accordance with the wishes of the 140 crore people of the country. Shri Amit Shah said that under Operation Mahadev, on 28th July, three Lashkar terrorists - Suleman, Afghan and Jibran - were killed by our security forces in Kashmir and this has confirmed that Lashkar was behind the Pahalgam attack. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi killed the masters of the terrorists through 'Operation Sindoor' and in 'Operation Mahadev', the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were wiped out. Union Home Minister said that through Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev, the security forces of India under the leadership of the Prime Minister have given the most precise and prompt response ever given in the wake of any terror attack in the world. He said that TRF, an outfit of Lashkar, had taken responsibility for the Pahalgam attack and he himself had gone there on the same day and the security situation was reviewed and arrangements were made to ensure that those terrorists are stopped from fleeing the country. Union Home Minister told the House that three rifles were recovered from the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev - one 19 M-4 carbine and two AK 47. He said that after the Pahalgam attack, NIA had recovered emptied cartridges from Baisaran valley and those were examined in the Forensic Science Lab. When these terrorists were killed, the rifles recovered from them were tested and after forensic matching, it was found with hundred percent surety that these three rifles were used in the Pahalgam attack. It was also found that 44 of these cartridges were of 19 M-4 carbines and 25 cartridges were of AK 47 rifles. Shri Shah said that the NIA conducted a thorough investigation and took statements of 1055 people and made sketches of the suspects and the three people who had given them shelter were also arrested. Shri Amit Shah said that our agencies made continuous efforts from 22 May to 22 July to confirm the information about the presence of terrorists. He said that on 22 July we got success and the presence of terrorists was confirmed. He said that under the leadership of 4 Para of the Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police personnel together surrounded the terrorists and in the operation conducted on 28 July, all the three terrorists who killed our innocent citizens were eliminated. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that former Home Minister who hails from opposition government is trying to save Pakistan and Lashkar by demanding proof that "terrorists came from Pakistan". He said that the opposition party will not hesitate to support Pakistan and save Lashkar for its vote bank politics. He said that the opposition party blames that we do not know anything except naming the operation with names having religious connotations. He said that the opposition does not know that Har Har Mahadev is not just a slogan in a religion but it was the war cry of Shivaji Maharaj's army when he fought against the Mughals. Shri Shah said that this is a symbol of India, the retaliation given against the attack on India's sovereignty and the encroachment of India's borders. He said that this is a war cry coming from the minds of the soldiers of our army and it should not be seen from the Hindu-Muslim point of view. Shri Amit Shah said that killing these terrorists was not so easy. He said that for 22 days, CRPF, Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel chased these terrorists in extremely difficult conditions and killed them by living on food sent by drones. He said that the people of the entire country are seeing that the priority of the opposition party is not the security of the country, but politics, their priority is not to end terrorism but their vote bank politics, their priority is not the security of our borders but the politics of secularism and appeasement. He said that the Pahalgam attack took place on 22 April 2025 at 1 pm and he himself had reached Srinagar before evening. He said that the next day he went to pay tribute to those who died and recalled the day as one which he can never forget ever in his life. He said that the heinous crime of selectively killing people in front of their families in the name of religion had never happened till date. Union Home Minister said that the terrorists wanted to give the message that they will never let Kashmir be free from terrorism. He said that today from this House, I want to give this message to the terrorists that Kashmir will be free from terrorism and this is the resolution of Narendra Modi ji’s government. Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Modi Ji had said in Bihar that whatever ground is left with the terrorists will be destroyed and today their training camps, headquarters and launch pads have been razed to the ground. He said that the Prime Minister had said that the masters of the terrorists will not be spared and today those who send the terrorists have also been exterminated by our forces. He said that the Prime Minister had said that even the terrorists will not be spared and under Operation Mahadev, those three terrorists were eliminated. Shri Shah said that in a way, every sentence said by Modi Ji were fulfilled by our Army, Air Force,Navy, all Central Armed Police Forces and Jammu Kashmir Police, who gave the terrorists a severe punishment. Shri Amit Shah said that a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was convened on 23 April and a strong message was sent to not only Pakistan but the entire world that there will be consequences for messing with India's border, army, citizens and sovereignty. He said that in the CCS meeting, the 1960 Indus Water Treaty signed by Jawaharlal Nehru, which was unilaterally benefitting Pakistan, was suspended with immediate effect. He said that the Indus Water Treaty was one-sided and the farmers of India also have the right over the water, and now in a short time, drinking water will reach Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi from river Indus. He said that after this, the Integrated Check Post running through Attari was closed, the SAARC visas of Pakistani citizens were suspended and everyone was sent back to Pakistan. Their Defense, Military, Navy advisors working in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared undesirable persons and their number was reduced from 55 to 30. He said that in the CCS meeting it was resolved that those who send terrorists and those who commit the act will be punished and for this the army was given a free hand in the CCS meeting. Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Modi Ji gave ‘operational freedom’ to the armed forces on 30th April and that both the Defence Ministry and the Army will decide the target, method, place and time. He said that on 7th May at 1:04 am, 9 terrorist bases of Pakistan were destroyed in which at least 100 terrorists were killed and the Modi government and our forces accomplished the task of destroying the headquarters of Lashkar, Jaish and Hizbul. He said that the opposition party had given Pakistan occupied Kashmir but our government will take it back. He said that we attacked the terrorist bases in Pakistan, which Pakistan considered an attack on itself and on 8th May, Pakistan attacked our residential areas and military establishments. He said that the Indian Army destroyed 11 airbases of Pakistan and gave a befitting reply to terrorism. He added that after this, Pakistan bowed on its knees and pleaded to stop the attacks. He mentioned that the ‘Operation Sindoor’ is India's first attack on the core of terrorism. Shri Amit Shah said that due to the policies of the Modi Government, terrorism in Kashmir has reduced by 70% and is moving towards peace. He said that earlier terrorists did not come from outside, only Kashmiri youth used to pick up guns, now not a single Kashmiri youth joins terrorist organizations. He said that the abrogation of Article 370 has curbed separatism and terrorism in Kashmir. He also added that Pakistan's defence installations were destroyed and the valour of the Indian Army was witnessed during Operation Sindoor. Union Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji , through “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, export of our military equipment has increased. He said that the appeasement policies of the opposition had given rise to terrorism and now after the Pahalgam attack, India has destroyed the ecosystem of the terrorists. He added that stone pelting and strikes have come down to zero in Kashmir and a new beginning of peace has been established. He said that the Modi government has banned the funerals of terrorists and has taken strict measures. He said that the Indian Army is now equipped with Brahmos and Akash missiles whereas earlier there was a shortage of even salt and sugar. He added that the Panchayat elections have been successful with 98.03% voting as a victory of democracy in Kashmir. Shri Shah said that the financing of terrorists has been curbed and 347 properties have been confiscated. Shri Amit Shah said that it is a great achievement of the Modi Government that the violence in North East and Naxalism has been reduced by 75%. He said that India has carried out Operation Sindoor in self-defence under the UN Charter. He added that the roots of terrorism have been uprooted in Kashmir and organisations like Jamaat-e-Islami have been banned. He said that the Modi Government has sacked 75 pro-Pakistan employees. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that in Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army destroyed terrorist bases and training camps in Pakistan. He said that with 53 projects, an investment of Rs. 59,000 crores has been made in Kashmir, paving the way for new development. He accused the opposition party of nurturing terrorism. Shri Shah said that when the Uri attack occurred, we conducted a surgical strike, in response to the Pulwama attack, we carried out an airstrike, and after Pahalgam, we entered their territory and obliterated them. Shri Amit Shah said that in 2019, amendments were made to the UAPA, under which 57 people were declared terrorists. He mentioned that amendments were made to the NIA, granting it the authority to investigateoutside the country. The NSA was strictly enforced, Article 370 was revoked, PFI was banned, MAC was strengthened, ICJS and NAFIS were established, terror financing was curbed through PMLA, and through NATGRID, terrorist organizations across the country were monitored with a click of a computer. Shri Shah said that the Narendra Modi government is determined to eliminate infiltration and terrorist incidents. Union Home Minister said that after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, the Sharm el-Sheikh conference took place, known worldwide as the Balochistan Blunder, where it was proposed that both countries are victims of terrorism. He questioned whether anyone in the world could call Pakistan a victim of terrorism. He accused the opposition party of giving Pakistan a certificate. He said that until terrorism from Pakistan stops, there can be no talks. Shri Amit Shah said that Modi ji took the G20 to every state, showcasing our culture, capability, power, and democracy to the world. He said that no other country’s leader has received the highest civilian honors from 27 countries, as Modi ji has, and this honor belongs not just to Modi ji but to India’s Prime Minister and its 140 crore people. He said that Prime Minister Modi’s leadership is not emotional but sensitive, decisive, and resolute. During the COVID period, Modi ji remained steadfast, and when the pandemic ended, the world acknowledged that India managed it the best. He said that the Prime Minister, the Government of India, state governments, and 140 crore people fought together against COVID. The Home Minister added that India was among the first to develop a COVID vaccine, and in these 11 years, the world has recognized India’s capabilities. Union Home Minister said that today, we have risen from the 11th to the fourth largest economy, with our GDP reaching 4.19 trillion. A trillion-dollar digital economy has been created. Per capita income has increased from 68,572 rupees to 1,33,488 rupees. The national highway network has grown by 60 percent, there are 159 operational airports, 136 Vande Bharat trains, and over 97 percent of Indian Railways have been electrified. India is on the verge of becoming the largest mobile phone manufacturing country and has the third-largest startup ecosystem. In the Modi government, 118 unicorns have been created, defense production has reached 1.27 lakh crore, and exports have reached 21,000 crore. Shri Shah said that the Modi government’s greatest achievement is providing 60 crore people with homes, electricity, gas, toilets, drinking water, 5 kg of grains, and healthcare up to 5 lakh rupees. Shri Amit Shah said that when India’s freedom history is written in the centenary year of independence, this Modi era will be written in golden letters. He said that many things related to our pride, culture, and history were kept pending by the opposition for 75 years. ***** RK/VV/RR/PR/HS (Release ID: 2150501)