PM Narendra Modi claimed Pakistan begged for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's strength and the use of indigenous weapons. Modi referred to Shehbaz Sharif's admission about India's BrahMos missile strikes. He emphasized the BrahMos missile's production in Uttar Pradesh. This signifies India's growing defense capabilities. The PM's statements underscore India's assertive stance on national security.
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