Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address nation at 8 pm today

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm on Monday. This will be the leader's first response after the Indian Army’s daunting ‘Operation Sindoor’ that decimated nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

PM Modi’s speech may be confined to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire announced by US President Trump.

The other day, Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi demanded the essential need to discuss various issues related to Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister is expected to answer questions raised by the opposition.

Meanwhile, the army in a joint press conference today termed 'Operation Sindoor' a success. The Indian army also presented evidence of retaliation against Pakistan.

Key statements from the press conference:

The Indian operation targeted terrorists alone. However, Pakistani military forces were found to be aiding them. India’s robust air defence systems successfully intercepted and countered all of Pakistan’s attacks.

The forces deployed a multi-layered air defence strategy, successfully neutralizing long-range rockets and drones. The indigenously developed ‘Akash’ air defence system was effectively used to intercept enemy threats. The forces also destroyed Chinese-made PL-15 missiles, Turkish drones, and long-range rockets, effectively countering all Chinese-origin weapons.

A combination of soft and hard kill technologies was employed during the operations. Indian forces also conducted successful strikes on Karachi’s airbase, as well as on the Nur Khan and Rahim Yar Khan airbases in Pakistan. All Indian airfields remain secure. The military has effectively created an aerial defence shield over Indian territory. Retaliatory strikes were executed without violating Pakistani airspace. Operation Sindoor was a success. Thanks to the government for supporting the forces. India is fully equipped and ready to respond to any future provocations or threats