In a fiery address in Bikaner, Prime Minister Modi declared India's firm stance against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. He asserted that India retaliated by destroying nine terror hideouts in Pakistan within 22 minutes. Modi emphasized that India will respond strongly to any attacks, with the armed forces determining the time and manner.
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