CM Mohan Yadav hails 12 years of Modi govt's proactive security doctrine
Synopsis
MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav marked 12 years of the Modi government by citing the Surgical Strike, Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor as proof that India now operates a proactive, uncompromising security doctrine against both terrorism and Naxalism.
Key Takeaways
Mohan Yadav posted on June 17, 2026 under #12YearsOfSurakshitBharat , praising PM Modi's security record over 12 years .
He cited three major operations: the 2016 Surgical Strike , the 2019 Balakot airstrike , and Operation Sindoor as milestones of India's proactive doctrine.
The Uri attack (2016) triggered the Surgical Strike; the Pulwama bombing (2019) — which killed 40 CRPF personnel — preceded the Balakot airstrike.
Yadav named both cross-border terrorism and Naxalism as fronts on which India's policy is now described as 'proactive.' The post is part of a coordinated BJP communication campaign marking 12 years of the Modi government's tenure.
As CM of Madhya Pradesh , Dr.
Yadav's framing of internal and external security as a unified front has direct relevance to the state's border with Naxal-sensitive zones.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, invoked India's counter-terrorism milestones — from the 2016 Surgical Strike to the 2019 Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor — to mark what the BJP is calling 12 years of a secure India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The post, shared under the hashtag #12YearsOfSurakshitBharat, framed India's evolving security posture as one that 'does not stop, does not miss, and does not bow — it strikes back decisively.'
Context
Dr. Yadav's post, written in Hindi, opens with a pointed declaration: 'नया भारत — न रुकता है, न चूकता है और न ही झुकता है' ('The new India — does not stop, does not miss, and does not bow'). He credits Prime Minister Modi's 'visionary leadership' over the past 12 years for what he describes as 'writing new history on every front of national security.' The message was accompanied by a video and coincides with a coordinated BJP communication push marking a dozen years of the Modi government's tenure in office.
Policy Backdrop
The three operations cited by Dr. Yadav mark distinct escalatory moments in India's publicly declared counter-terrorism posture. The September 2016 Surgical Strike — carried out by the Indian Army across the Line of Control in response to the Uri attack that killed 19 soldiers — was the first time India officially acknowledged a cross-LoC ground operation. The February 2019 Balakot airstrike, launched after the Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF personnel, marked the first use of Indian air power across the international border since 1971.
Dr. Yadav also references Operation Sindoor, citing it alongside the earlier strikes as evidence of a sustained proactive doctrine. His post states that 'the world has seen that India will make no compromise on its sovereignty.' Beyond cross-border operations, he explicitly names Naxalism alongside terrorism as a dual front on which the government's policy is described as 'proactive,' reflecting intensified central-state coordination in anti-Naxal campaigns across the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand-Odisha tri-junction.
Stakeholders and Impact
The statement carries weight for defence forces, border communities, and the broader electorate as BJP frames its security record ahead of political cycles. For residents in Naxal-affected districts of central and eastern India, the reference to a proactive anti-Naxal policy signals continued high-tempo operations. Security analysts note that publicly naming specific strikes in political messaging has itself become a deliberate signalling tool, aimed at reinforcing deterrence credibility both domestically and externally.
As Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh — a state that borders Naxal-sensitive zones — Dr. Yadav's framing of internal and external security as a unified front also has direct administrative relevance for the state's own law-enforcement priorities.
What's Next
The #12YearsOfSurakshitBharat campaign is expected to generate sustained messaging from BJP leaders across states through the coming weeks, consolidating the party's national-security narrative. Progress reports on ongoing anti-Naxal operations and any parliamentary statements on defence preparedness will be closely watched as benchmarks against the claims being made in this political communication. How opposition parties respond to the sovereignty-and-strikes framing will shape the terms of the national security debate in the near term.
Point of View
Converting security events into durable electoral assets. By bracketing cross-border strikes with domestic anti-Naxal efforts under a single 'proactive doctrine' label, the party attempts to present a seamless, 12-year security continuum rather than a series of reactive responses to crises. The invocation of Operation Sindoor alongside established milestones like Balakot suggests the BJP is already integrating its most recent security actions into this long-term narrative. For the opposition, countering this framing without appearing to minimise genuine military achievements remains a structurally difficult challenge.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Sindoor?
Operation Sindoor is a military or security operation referenced by BJP leaders, including CM Mohan Yadav, as part of India's recent proactive counter-terrorism actions. Specific operational details have not been fully confirmed in public records.
What was the Balakot airstrike?
The Balakot airstrike was carried out by the Indian Air Force in February 2019 against a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Balakot, Pakistan , following the Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF personnel . It was the first Indian air strike across the international border since 1971.
What was the 2016 Surgical Strike?
The September 2016 Surgical Strike was a cross-Line of Control ground operation by the Indian Army targeting terrorist launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, conducted after the Uri attack that killed 19 soldiers . It was the first such operation India officially acknowledged.
What is #12YearsOfSurakshitBharat?
#12YearsOfSurakshitBharat is a BJP campaign hashtag marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi government, used to highlight the ruling party's national security record including counter-terrorism operations and anti-Naxal efforts.
What is India's current policy on Naxalism?
The Indian government under PM Modi has described its anti-Naxal policy as 'proactive,' involving intensified central-state coordination and high-tempo security operations primarily in the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand-Odisha tri-junction region.
