- PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in Melbourne and mentioned India's anti-terror efforts
- He highlighted Operation Sindoor as a key response to the Pahalgam terror attack
- Operation Sindoor involved air strikes that destroyed terror camps
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the expat Indian community in Australia's Melbourne today, spoke of India's initiatives to tackle terror, and in this context, mentioned Operation Sindoor -- air strikes carried out in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Underscoring that "terror camps crumbled during Operation Sindoor," PM Modi said India's initiatives to combat terror have sent a clear message across the world, which is now also witnessing the "capability and credibility of India's defence platforms".
"During Operation Sindoor, you must have seen the explosions that struck terrorist hideouts. Those explosions have resonated across the world," he said. "When such a decisive strike was carried out against terror camps, didn't it make you feel proud?" he said.
At the same time, he also highlighted India's governance, tweaking the Sanskrit adage of Athithi Devo Bhaba (a guest is a god) to "Nagarik Debo Bhava (the Citizen is a god)".
In this context, he mentioned the key iinitiatives of the government, including the healthcare system where records are now stored, digilocker and the current ease of getting passports.
In a strong pitch for "Make in India", he said Indian products were gaining recognition worldwide. Indian technology too, he said, is soaring. With the country becoming the world's largest 5G market, work is on to indigenously develop the 6G technology. He added.
More than 30,000 people had gathered at the Marvel Stadium today - making it one of the largest crowds in Australia to greet any world leader. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also commented on the massive turnout in the event titled 'Melbourne Meets Modi', saying it was "a statement".
PM Modi is visiting Australia on the last leg of his three-nation tour to attend the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit and hold bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Albanese. Energy cooperation along with strategic and defence cooperation tops the agenda.
