On May 12, 2025, during a determined national address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that India’s military operations against Pakistan are “paused,” not finished. This is in the wake of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire after a dramatic series of attacks from both countries that escalated tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors from worsening to insurmountable.
The operation sindoor struck multiple sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir which India identified as terrorist infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi noted that this attack displayed India’s military prowess and was a clear deterrent against further acts of terrorism. He stated that another attack will lead to retaliation by India on India’s terms.
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Diplomatic Stance: No Tolerance for Terrorism
Modi indicated at the outset that India will not make a distinction between terror groups and a sponsoring government, and that any conversation with Pakistan Modi’s remarks clearly reflect India’s view of national security and territorial integrity paramount.
Strategic Leverage: Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
Subject to its broader strategic response, India terminated the Indus Waters Treaty which has traditionally regulated water-sharing between the two countries based on the World Bank mediated agreement. Modi articulated this move by stating “Terror and trade cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together.” This suspension represents a significant diplomatic act, utilizing a resource that Pakistan relies heavily on for agricultural and civilian purposes. click here for the source
