On Monday, May 26 (local time), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong and direct message to the people of Pakistan, issuing a stern warning. Speaking in a firm tone, he said, “Eat bread and live in peace, otherwise I have bullets.” Indian media outlets Economic Times and NDTV News reported his remarks.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that it is ultimately the responsibility of the Pakistani people to rid their country of the scourge of terrorism. He questioned, “What have you achieved through terrorism?” Pointing to India’s progress, he added, “India is now the fourth largest economy in the world. Where are you, Pakistan?”
While addressing a rally in Gujarat, Modi called upon the youth of Pakistan to take the lead in ending terrorism in their country. “The people of Pakistan must step forward to free their nation from the disease of terrorism. Their youth need to come forward,” he urged.
Recalling historical events, Modi said, “In 1971, when Pakistan attacked the Bhuj airbase, our women repaired the damaged runway within just 72 hours. The Indian response to that attack was so powerful that even today, all of Pakistan’s airbases remain in the ICU. That attack led to Pakistan’s eventual surrender.”
In support of Modi’s stance, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also criticized Pakistan, saying that terrorism in the country has become an “open business” — one that is funded, organized, and actively used by the state and its army.
Earlier, while speaking at another rally in Dahod, Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi had issued a strong warning against terrorism. He referred to 'Operation Sindh' — a targeted military strike on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir — carried out in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
