Prime Minister Narendra on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan during a rally in Bikaner and said in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India destroyed nine of Pakistan's major airbases within just 22 minutes. He added that the entire world watched, and even the enemies witnessed the outcome when 'sindoor barood ban jata hai'.
Indian armed forces compelled Pakistan to bow down: PM Modi
PM Modi said, "On April 22, terrorists wiped off the Sindoor of our sisters after identifying their religion. The attack took place in Pahalgam, but the bullets pierced the hearts of 1.4 billion Indians. United in one voice, every Indian resolved to eliminate terrorism and ensure punishment beyond imagination. It is due to the courage of the Indian Armed Forces that we stand strong today. Our government gave a free hand to all three services, and together, the tri-services devised a strategy so impactful that it compelled Pakistan to bow down."
After the Pahalgam terror attack, he said every citizen of the country took a vow that they will kill the terrorists. "Today with your blessings we have all come true to the bravery of the army, and our government has given free rein to all three forces, and all three forces came together in such a vicious circle that forced Pakistan to its knees," he said.
When sindoor becomes an explosive: PM Modi
"When sindoor becomes an explosive, the result is for everyone to see," PM Modi said to thundering applause at the Bikaner rally.
PM Modi said Pakistan will not get water that rightfully belongs to India; it will have to pay a heavy price for playing with the blood of Indians.
PM Modi said in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces destroyed the largest hideout of the terrorists. "The world and the country's enemies have seen what happens when vermilion becomes gunpowder," he added.
PM Modi added that the Indian government gave a free hand to all three armed forces; together, they created such a trap that Pakistan was forced to go down on its knees.
There will be neither trade nor talks with Pakistan: PM Modi
He added that there will be neither trade nor talks with Pakistan, and if talks happen, then only about Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Saying that India is not going to be scared of nuclear threats, PM Modi said Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase is in ICU now.
More than 1,300 railway stations are being modernised
PM Modi said development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore were inaugurated today. "To create a Viksit Bharat, a 'Mahayagya' to create modern infrastructure is underway in India. Six times more money is being spent on infrastructure works than earlier. Today, India is modernising its railway network. Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat trains symbolise the new speed and progress of the nation. Unmanned railway crossing on broad gauge tracks is a matter of the past. More than 1,300 railway stations are being modernised simultaneously," he said.
PM Modi inaugurates 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations
Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in 86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories of India. These stations have been developed at a cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. Over 1,300 stations are being redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).
After inaugurating the redeveloped Deshnoke Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, PM Modi interacted with school students.
PM Modi also offered his prayers at Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan's Deshnoke on Thursday.
The Prime Minister also virtually inaugurated103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, marking a historic leap towards modernising Indian Railways. The 103 redeveloped stations spanned across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories.
Amrit Stations being inaugurated in Maharashtra are Amgaon, Chanda Fort, Chinchpokli, Devlali, Dhule, Kedgaon, Lasalgaon, Lonand Junction, Matunga, Murtizapur Junction, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction, Parel, Savda, Shahad, and Wadala Road.
In Uttar Pradesh, Balrampur, Bareilly city, Bijnor, Fatehabad, Gola Gokarannath, Goverdhan, Govindpuri, Hathras City, Idgah Agra Junction, Izzatnagar, Karchana, Mailani Junction, Pokhrayan, Ramghat Halt, Saharanpur Junction, Siddharthnagar, Suraimanpur, Swaminarayan Chhapia, and Ujhani will be inaugurated.
Tamil Nadu stations Chidambaram, Kulitturai, Mannargudi, Polur, Samalpatti, Srirangam, St Thomas Mount, Tiruvannamalai, and Vriddhachalam Junction are also part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, which will be inaugurated by the PM.
Amrit Stations being inaugurated in Gujarat are Dakor, Derol, Hapa, Jamwanthali, Jamjodhpur, Kanalus Junction, Karamsad, Kosamba Junction, Limbdi, Mahuva, Mithapur, Morbi, Okha, Palitana, Rajula Junction, Samakhiyali, Sihor Junction, and Utran.
Katni South, Narmadapuram, Orchha, Seoni, Shajapur, and Shri Dham stations in Madhya Pradesh will also be inaugurated.
The redeveloped Amrit stations across India integrate modern infrastructure with cultural heritage, passenger-centric amenities, including those for Divyangjan and sustainable practices to enhance the travel experience.
Notably, Indian Railways is marching towards 100 per cent electrification of its network, making railway operations more efficient and environment-friendly. In line with this, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58 km) and dedicate to the Nation the Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km), Phulera-Degana (109 km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km) and Samdari-Barmer (129 km) rail line electrification.