Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public rally in Rajasthan's Bikaner on Thursday, delivered a strong message on national security, counterterrorism, and India’s stance on Pakistan. 
Referring to the recent counterterror action under Operation Sindoor in retaliation of Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam, he said India had given its armed forces a “free hand,” which led to a swift and decisive strike in early hours of May 7.
"In response to the attacks on the 22nd, within just 22 minutes, our forces destroyed nine of the biggest terrorist bases," PM Modi said. "The enemies of India, both within and outside, have now seen what happens when sindoor turns into gunpowder," Uab sindoor barood ban jata hai, to kya nateeja hota hai.)
Taking a firm stance on Pakistan, he ruled out the possibility of any dialogue or trade. "There will be no talks and no trade with Pakistan. If there are talks, they will only be about Pakistan-occupied Kashmir," he said. Modi warned that if Pakistan continues to export terror, it will be left begging for every drop of water, vowing to block India's rightful share of river water from flowing into the neighbouring country.