PM Modi's address at Adampur airbase top quotes: 'Not just terrorists camps, but Pakistan's audacity was destroyed'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed air warriors and soldiers at the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab on Tuesday, delivering a high-voltage speech that blended tribute, warning and national pride.

Here's a look at the key takeaways:

' Bharat Mata ki Jai ' - More than a slogan
PM Modi said the chant of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” is not just a slogan but the very resolve of Indian soldiers. “It is an oath… the strength behind every mission. Enemies hear this when our drones and missiles strike,” he said.

Pakistan’s audacity destroyed
Referring to Pakistan without naming it directly, PM Modi said, “Not just terror camps, but Pakistan’s audacity has been destroyed. The world witnessed the power behind this chant.”

Direct reference to Operation Sindoor
PM Modi revealed that the enemy tried to repeatedly attack Adampur airbase and others during Operation Sindoor. “They targeted us again and again, but failed each time. Their designs were foiled.”

'Voice of the nation' in every mission
“‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ echoes not just in the battlefield but during every mission,” the PM said. “When our soldiers raise this slogan, it shakes the enemy to the core.”

Countering nuclear blackmail
PM Modi sent a strong signal, saying, “When our armed forces neutralise nuclear blackmail, our enemies realise the meaning of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’.”

Tribute to IAF bravery
“I’ve come here to salute your courage,” he told the Indian Air Force personnel. “Your bravery ensures the country sleeps in peace.”