“When you are weak, shout louder.” Those who fear their vulnerabilities being exposed often resort to this tactic, and Prime Minister Modi is no exception. After “Operation Sindoor” failed to deliver the victory India had hoped for, Modi chose to channel his frustration into a speech that was less about addressing the real truth and more about saving face. Instead of accepting that India suffered a military failure or defeat at the hands of the Pakistan Air Force, Modi chose to respond with an aggressive tone. He tried to convince the Indian public that India had achieved a major victory in Operation Sindoor when in truth, it was struggling to conceal a strategic embarrassment with empty threats and baseless claims.
By attacking Pakistan in such a hateful and harsh way, Modi wasn’t just playing to the native populace, he was trying to rewrite the narrative, turning a defeat into a performance of power. But in the end, no amount of loud words can hide or erase the truth of failure or fill the emptiness that follows it.
Watching Modi deliver that speech, something felt forced and unnatural. He wasn’t sitting there as a confident leader addressing his nation after a supposed military success; he looked more like someone reading off a prompter than genuinely connecting with the audience. There was no energy in his voice, no pride on his face. His expression, tone, and body language told a different story. One could easily ask him, if you won, then why do you look like you have lost?
Throughout his speech, instead of speaking like a prime minister, he sounded like a party man – more worried about the BJP ‘s image than India’s direction. From the suspiciously well-timed Pahalgam attack to the so-called Operation Sindoor, Modi appears to be taking notes from Netanyahu; using crisis, fear, and conflict as political capital.
Moving forward, Modi’s self-congratulatory claims throughout the speech come across as empty showmanship meant to conceal evident failures. Let’s break down his manipulative statements, one by one.
- Pakistan doesn’t promote terrorism
Mr. Modi seems to conveniently ignore that India has systematically perpetuated state-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir for over seven decades, while falsely accusing Pakistan of promoting terrorism—a narrative used to deflect from its own oppressive actions. The world has not forgotten the human rights violations, enforced disappearances, mass graves, and collective punishment inflicted on the Kashmiri people under Indian occupation. If terror is measured by oppression and suffering, India’s actions speak louder than words.
- India is fueling terrorism across the region
The Indian armed forces stand accused of rapes, unlawful killings, and using pellet guns on children in Kashmir. The so-called free hand to remove terrorism is nothing but a license to commit crimes with impunity. Justice remains denied to thousands of Kashmiri families, and no amount of flag-waving can whitewash that.
- India will talk only on terrorism and POK
Perhaps India should answer for its terror export across South Asia. There is evidence of RAW’s involvement in destabilizing Bangladesh during its election, aiding the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka during the civil war, orchestrating a covert operation in Afghanistan, funding anti-Pakistan proxies, and fueling instability in the region. Even India’s criminal reach extends far beyond South Asia. In Canada, its agents intimidate and spy on peaceful Sikh communities, spreading fear and discord among innocent families. This ruthless campaign reveals India’s true terror footprint, spanning continents and targeting communities globally. These actions are not based on speculation; multiple intelligence leaks, international reports, and confessions from former operatives confirm them.
- Water and blood cannot flow together
Yet Modi threatened to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, which is the lifeline for Pakistan’s water security. By aiming to cut Pakistan’s water, is he preparing to let blood flow instead? This isn’t politics, it’s an open invitation to conflict.
- This is neither the era of war nor the era of terrorism
A noble-sounding phrase, but deeply hypocritical when spoken by a man whose politics thrives on peddling panic, communal hatred, and militaristic nationalism. Modi’s India is not fighting terrorism, it is spreading and institutionalizing it, both within and beyond its borders.
- We have carried out a precise attack on terrorists’ hideouts
Modi bragged, claiming that Pakistan had been left disappointed and helpless. But behind the scenes, the reality was totally different. After a humiliating defeat, Modi found himself begging Trump for help, and he must be grateful to Trump for preventing further damage to the hands of the Pakistani Air Force. Even Indian analyst Meenu Jain admitted that in Operation Sindoor, it was India, not Pakistan, which was forced to kneel. According to her, Modi has pawned the country’s sovereignty and dignity into Trump’s hands.
In conclusion, Modi’s speech is not a doctrinal statement—it is a diversion, intended to deflect attention from military failures, international scrutiny, and rising domestic unrest. When he cannot win wars on the ground, he wages them through microphones, hoping that loud words can drown out bitter truths. But the world is no longer deceived.
