Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly countered the Opposition's claims during his reply in the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that the ceasefire declared on May 10 was not under international pressure but after Pakistan "begged" India to stop the military offensive.

“No leader from any country asked us to halt the operation. On May 9, US Vice President JD Vance tried to reach me for over an hour, but I was in a meeting with the armed forces. When I called him back, he warned of a possible Pakistani attack. I told him clearly: if Pakistan strikes, our response will be bigger. And that’s exactly what happened,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister revealed that from May 7 to May 10, Indian missiles struck deep inside Pakistan and PoK, delivering blows Pakistan “never imagined.” He said, “Pakistan called our DGMO and pleaded—‘Bas karo, hum aur nahi jhel sakte’ (Enough, we can’t take more). That is when we paused. Our goals were met.”

Rejecting US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating the ceasefire, Modi declared, “This decision was entirely India’s. Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. If needed, we will resume it with greater intensity.”

Modi accused the Congress of politicizing a national security matter and indirectly sympathizing with terrorists. “Terrorists are crying, their backers are crying, and some in this House are mourning their fate. They once coined 'saffron terror' to defame India,” he said.

He stated that over 1,000 drones and missiles were intercepted and destroyed by Indian defences during the four-day escalation, showcasing India's preparedness and resolve.

“Our response was decisive. Our message is clear—India won’t tolerate terror, and it will always strike harder,” Modi concluded.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly countered the Opposition's claims during his reply in the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that the ceasefire declared on May 10 was not under international pressure but after Pakistan "begged" India to stop the military offensive.

“No leader from any country asked us to halt the operation. On May 9, US Vice President JD Vance tried to reach me for over an hour, but I was in a meeting with the armed forces. When I called him back, he warned of a possible Pakistani attack. I told him clearly: if Pakistan strikes, our response will be bigger. And that’s exactly what happened,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister revealed that from May 7 to May 10, Indian missiles struck deep inside Pakistan and PoK, delivering blows Pakistan “never imagined.” He said, “Pakistan called our DGMO and pleaded—‘Bas karo, hum aur nahi jhel sakte’ (Enough, we can’t take more). That is when we paused. Our goals were met.”

Rejecting US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating the ceasefire, Modi declared, “This decision was entirely India’s. Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. If needed, we will resume it with greater intensity.”

Modi accused the Congress of politicizing a national security matter and indirectly sympathizing with terrorists. “Terrorists are crying, their backers are crying, and some in this House are mourning their fate. They once coined 'saffron terror' to defame India,” he said.

He stated that over 1,000 drones and missiles were intercepted and destroyed by Indian defences during the four-day escalation, showcasing India's preparedness and resolve.

“Our response was decisive. Our message is clear—India won’t tolerate terror, and it will always strike harder,” Modi concluded.