In the quiet hours of Tuesday morning, as most of the nation was just beginning to stir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his way to the Indian Air Force Station at Adampur, Punjab. His visit wasn’t just official—it was deeply personal.
Coming just a day after he addressed the nation on Operation Sindoor, PM Modi’s meeting with the soldiers was more than a formality. It was a heartfelt show of solidarity, respect, and gratitude for the men and women who stand as the country’s shield, often under fire, always alert.
At the air base, PM Modi listened closely as Air Force personnel briefed him on the current situation—details still fresh from the tense days of cross-border threats. With the echoes of Operation Sindoor still resonating, his presence was a moment of reassurance for those who have been tirelessly defending our skies.
Sharing his experience online, the prime minister wrote:
“Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness.”
“India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation.”
Adampur, significantly, had been one of the air bases targeted during Pakistan’s failed intrusion attempts. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh had earlier disclosed that multiple Indian air stations—from Srinagar to Gujarat—had faced attacks. Yet, thanks to the swift and decisive actions of our armed forces, most threats were neutralized. Sadly, a few locations, including Adampur, suffered limited damage.
Operation Sindoor was India’s powerful answer to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, mostly tourists. On May 7, India struck back with surgical precision, dismantling nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. These weren’t just targets—they were the very breeding grounds of hatred, linked to outlawed groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
In his address, PM Modi made it clear—India’s resolve is unshakable.
“I salute the valiant forces of India, the armed forces, our intelligence agencies, and our scientists,” he said.
“With Operation Sindoor, we’ve not only responded—we’ve redefined the rules of engagement.”
He also emphasized that India had only paused retaliatory actions, not ended them. This came after Pakistan’s own military reached out for a ceasefire—an admission that echoed India’s strength.
PM Modi was candid:
“Terror and talks cannot go hand in hand. Trade and terror cannot run parallel. Water and blood cannot flow together.”
He reiterated that any meaningful dialogue with Pakistan would only be about PoK, not appeasement.
In his visit to Adampur, we didn’t just see a Prime Minister—we saw a grateful citizen, a responsible leader, and a man standing shoulder to shoulder with those who serve. For the soldiers at Adampur, his presence wasn’t just protocol—it was powerful.
India, through Operation Sindoor and through its leaders’ actions, is telling the world that its daughters and sons will never be left unprotected. Not now. Not ever.
