PM Modi rejected Trump's mediation offer in his address on Operation Sindhu. He clarified the terms for talks with Pakistan and adopted a b stance against terrorism.
Operation Sindhu: Amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation, mentioned the success of Operation Sindhu against Pakistan. PM Modi shared India's military strength and firm stance against terrorism on this occasion. The world media responded significantly to this address, with US and Japanese media prominently covering India's stance.
The Washington Post's Stance
Reacting to PM Modi's address, the Washington Post wrote that he rejected the mediation offer made by US President Donald Trump. The newspaper also mentioned that PM Modi stated that any dialogue with Pakistan would only focus on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Furthermore, the Washington Post highlighted PM Modi's statement that if there were any future terrorist attacks on India, India would respond on its own terms. PM Modi's message was clear: India would dictate the terms of any talks with Pakistan and would not accept any compromise on terrorism.
Japan Times Report
The Japan Times, commenting on PM Modi's speech, wrote that Modi neither mentioned the US nor credited Trump for the ceasefire. Instead, he emphasized Pakistan's request for de-escalation following India's military action. The Japan Times reported that Modi stated Pakistan understood how the Indian army had struck at its "chest," leading to the appeal for de-escalation.
The Guardian's Report
The British newspaper, The Guardian, highlighted PM Modi's statement that India had only "paused" its military action against Pakistan and would respond to any attack "on its own terms." The Guardian also mentioned that Pakistan had stipulated, as one of the ceasefire conditions, that future talks would be held in a third country, with the United Arab Emirates being suggested as a potential location.
Sama TV Report
Pakistan's Sama TV accused PM Modi of threatening war against Pakistan in response to his statement. They claimed Modi ruled out any compromise between dialogue and terrorism, stating that "dialogue and terrorism cannot coexist." Sama TV wrote that Modi's statement could further escalate regional tensions, as it could be interpreted as aggressive commentary and threats against Pakistan.
PM Modi's Message
PM Modi delivered a b message in his speech, emphasizing that India showed no restraint in its military action against Pakistan and would respond to any future provocation "on its own terms." Modi stated, "We will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail, and our fight against terrorism will continue."
His statement made it clear that India would not compromise on its sovereignty and national security. By showcasing its military might, PM Modi also asserted to the world that India would set the terms for any dialogue with Pakistan, and that dialogue would not encompass anything besides terrorism.
