Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Varanasi visit, dedicated Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Vishwanath, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism. He criticized opposition parties for questioning the operation's timing and mourning the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan. Modi emphasized India's growing defense capabilities, noting that missiles made in Uttar Pradesh will deter future Pakistani misadventures.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Varanasi visit, dedicated Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Vishwanath, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism. He criticized opposition parties for questioning the operation's timing and mourning the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan. Modi emphasized India's growing defense capabilities, noting that missiles made in Uttar Pradesh will deter future Pakistani misadventures.