Is Prime Minister Modi's Response to Op Sindoor Enough?

Gandhinagar, May 27 (NationPress) The city of Gandhinagar buzzed with patriotic fervor as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on the second day of his Gujarat tour, following the Indian Army's prompt and resolute action in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

During this visit, which marks his first since the successful Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister was greeted by enthusiastic crowds during a roadshow in Gandhinagar. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects totaling Rs 5,536 crore at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.

In a powerful address to a large gathering celebrating the 20th anniversary of Gujarat Urban Development, PM Modi took a strong position on national security, declaring that this time, the Army's actions against terrorism speak volumes. “There’s no need for evidence this time,” he remarked, targeting opposition leaders who have historically called for proof of military operations. “This time, the skies above are providing the evidence,” he continued.

The Prime Minister shared his observations from across the state—Vadodara, Dahod, Bhuj, Ahmedabad, and Gandhinagar—describing them as filled with waves of vermilion and fluttering Tricolours, emblematic of the profound patriotic spirit among the populace. He stressed that this sentiment transcends Gujarat and resonates nationwide.

Using a metaphor, the Prime Minister stated, “No matter how healthy the body is, if a thorn pricks it, the entire body suffers. We have resolved to remove that thorn,” referring to the threat of terrorism and India's commitment to confront it decisively.

As part of the developmental initiatives, PM Modi inaugurated over 22,000 residential units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, valued at Rs 1,006 crore. He also launched a biodiversity park developed by revitalizing wasteland along the banks of Kankara-Khadi in Surat, costing Rs 145 crore.

Urban development projects worth Rs 1,447 crore were inaugurated across cities including Jamnagar, Surat, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Junagadh. Moreover, foundation stones were laid for projects worth Rs 1,347 crore, encompassing Phase 3 of the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, a significant venture with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

The Prime Minister's visit also included the inauguration and foundation laying of projects under the Health and Revenue Departments, amounting to Rs 672 crore. Among these, the inauguration of new facilities at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research marked a key advancement in Gujarat's healthcare infrastructure.