Has Operation Sindoor Set a New Standard in India's Fight Against Terrorism?

Bhubaneswar, July 28 (NationPress) Senior BJP leader and MP from Kendrapara constituency in Odisha, Baijayant Panda stated on Monday that Operation Sindoor represents a significant advancement in India's approach to combating terrorist threats as it becomes the first nation to target 11 airbases of a nuclear-capable country.

During his address in the Lok Sabha, the BJP leader remarked: "This is the New Normal in India's counter-terrorism strategy, as India is the first to hit 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation, effectively crippling 20 percent of Pakistan's air force. We initiated responses with surgical strikes, followed by the Balakot Air Strike, and now we have escalated our response with Operation Sindoor. This is not just a reaction; it embodies the Modi Doctrine."

Panda expressed concern regarding the opposition's failure to confront Pakistan's ongoing failures and the attacks perpetrated against India.

The MP from Kendrapara emphasized that India's reaction to terrorist incidents under Prime Minister Modi signifies a New Normal.

The contrast between past responses and the current strategy under Prime Minister Modi clearly signifies that responses akin to Operation Sindoor have now become standard protocol for addressing terrorist threats.

“While the opposition has questioned whether India felt pressured, let me clarify that any nation can propose suggestions (India ceased hostilities only after a request from Pakistan),” added Panda.

He challenged the opposition’s silence regarding Pakistan’s absurd assertions regarding the non-existence of terrorist camps within its borders.

In response to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's comments, Panda quipped: "It is ironic that he raises questions about when India will reclaim PoK and uses terms like 'bowed down' and 'surrender.' We must recall how often Congress has capitulated in the past.”

The BJP leader also criticized Rahul Gandhi, asserting that the opposition leader has discussed China’s drone capabilities but has not acknowledged the success of India's indigenous weaponry.

He reiterated that India's claims regarding the targeting of Pakistani terrorist facilities are substantiated by credible satellite imagery, in stark contrast to the misleading narratives circulated by Pakistan.

Post-Operation Sindoor, India has received 61 communications from various heads of state and government.

Entities such as BRICS, QUAD, and FATF have condemned the attack. He termed TRF as an affiliate of LeT, which was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the US.

The Kendrapara MP pointed out that the recent accolades bestowed upon PM Modi by different nations are not merely personal achievements but reflect on the nation as a whole. He challenged the opposition, stating: “We are advocates of peace, but we are not prisoners of it.”