Prime Minister Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar, asserted that he fulfilled his promise to retaliate against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, referencing Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the destruction of terror launchpads and Pakistani airbases. Modi also credited Nitish Kumar for Bihar's progress, contrasting it with the previous 'Jungle Raj' era, and noted the reduction of Naxal-affected districts.
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