PM Modi takes Operation Sindoor’s message to eastern states, asserts India’s strong resolve to tackle terrorism

After delivering a strong message in the western states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned his attention eastward, bringing the narrative of Operation Sindoor to Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bihar. Modi’s public outreach is centred on national security and telling people how the country responded to acts of terror from across the border.

Modi had earlier travelled to Rajasthan and Gujarat where he spoke about Operation Sindoor. In the eastern leg, he covered three states during the day sending a message replete with political symbolism. In Sikkim and West Bengal, Modi didn’t just speak to the crowds, he evoked deep cultural pride and historical identity.

In West Bengal, Modi warned that Operation Sindoor was not over thus hinting that any misadventure by Pakistan would again be met with even harsher punitive measures against it. Drawing upon the tradition of Sindoor Khela in the state, Modi drew a striking parallel. Addressing a rally, he declared, “From the land of Sindoor Khela, India showcased its strength through Operation Sindoor.  After the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam, our forces destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, sending a clear message - any attack on India will face a decisive response. The roar of Bengal’s tiger echoes: Operation Sindoor is not over.”

Modi's reference to local tradition was to blend regional identity with national resolve. 

In Sikkim, Modi tailored his message to a region known for peace and tourism, highlighting how terrorism strikes at the heart of India’s economic and social well-being. “The terrorists not only snatched the happiness from many of our families, but they also conspired to divide us Indians. However, today the whole world is witnessing that India is more united than ever before.”

He emphasised India’s unity in response, evoking the image of “sindoor being wiped from the foreheads of daughters.” “Frustrated by the destruction of their terror camps, Pakistan tried to retaliate against our civilians and soldiers. But we exposed them to the world—and destroyed several of their airbases, proving how fast, accurate and powerful India’s response can be.”

In Bihar, where Modi is scheduled to address a major rally on Friday, he conducted a roadshow after the inauguration of the new Patna airport’s terminal building. The route reflected the Operation Sindoor theme. Banners, visuals, and slogans are all designed to reinforce the government’s message of resilience and decisive action, ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

Prime Minister Modi is personally leading the campaign across the country framing Operation Sindoor not just as a military response but a symbolic assertion of India’s stance against terrorism and resolve to protect the citizens and cultural values.