Prime Minister's Office press release · 7 May 2026 · pibtracker filter

Prime Minister salutes armed forces on one year of Operation Sindoor

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Prime Minister urges citizens to change social media display pictures as a mark of respect for armed forces Posted On: 07 MAY 2026 10:23AM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today saluted the courage, precision and resolve of the armed forces on the completion of one year of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister said that the armed forces had given a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. Shri Modi said that Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. The Prime Minister noted that the operation highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of the armed forces. He further said that it showcased the growing jointness among the forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to national security. Shri Modi reiterated that India remains steadfast in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem. Shri Modi said that during Operation Sindoor, the armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked the people of India. He said that every Indian is proud of the armed forces. As a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success during Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister urged citizens to change their display pictures on social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to the picture shared by him. The Prime Minister posted on X; “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour. Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it showcased the growing jointness among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to our national security. Today, a year later, we remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem.” A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor . They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour. Operation Sindoor reflected… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2026 “A year ago, during #OperationSindoor, our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during #OperationSindoor, let us all change our display pictures on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to the picture shared below.” A year ago, during #OperationSindoor , our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during #OperationSindoor , let us all change our… pic.twitter.com/w4A3j1bGTw — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2026 *** MJPS/SS/ST (Release ID: 2258583) Visitor Counter : 1214 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Assamese , Manipuri , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister salutes armed forces on one year of Operation Sindoor Prime Minister urges citizens to change social media display pictures as a mark of respect for armed forces Posted On: 07 MAY 2026 10:23AM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today saluted the courage, precision and resolve of the armed forces on the completion of one year of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister said that the armed forces had given a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. Shri Modi said that Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. The Prime Minister noted that the operation highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of the armed forces. He further said that it showcased the growing jointness among the forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to national security. Shri Modi reiterated that India remains steadfast in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem. Shri Modi said that during Operation Sindoor, the armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked the people of India. He said that every Indian is proud of the armed forces. As a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success during Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister urged citizens to change their display pictures on social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to the picture shared by him. The Prime Minister posted on X; “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour. Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it showcased the growing jointness among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to our national security. Today, a year later, we remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem.” A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor . They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour. Operation Sindoor reflected… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2026 “A year ago, during #OperationSindoor, our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during #OperationSindoor, let us all change our display pictures on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to the picture shared below.” A year ago, during #OperationSindoor , our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during #OperationSindoor , let us all change our… pic.twitter.com/w4A3j1bGTw — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2026 *** MJPS/SS/ST (Release ID: 2258583) Prime Minister urges citizens to change social media display pictures as a mark of respect for armed forces" /> The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today saluted the courage, precision and resolve of the armed forces on the completion of one year of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister said that the armed forces had given a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. Shri Modi said that Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. The Prime Minister noted that the operation highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of the armed forces. He further said that it showcased the growing jointness among the forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to national security. Shri Modi reiterated that India remains steadfast in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem. Shri Modi said that during Operation Sindoor, the armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked the people of India. He said that every Indian is proud of the armed forces. As a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success during Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister urged citizens to change their display pictures on social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to the picture shared by him. The Prime Minister posted on X; “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour. Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it showcased the growing jointness among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to our national security. Today, a year later, we remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem.”   A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour. Operation Sindoor reflected…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2052231018845790432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2026</a>   “A year ago, during #OperationSindoor, our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during #OperationSindoor, let us all change our display pictures on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to the picture shared below.”   A year ago, during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>, our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>, let us all change our… <a href="https://t.co/w4A3j1bGTw">pic.twitter.com/w4A3j1bGTw</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2052245643125739840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2026</a>   *** MJPS/SS/ST " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); 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Remember Operation Sindoor (2025) was launched after the Pahalgam terror attack; note the emphasis on tri-service jointness and self-reliance in defence—potential linkage questions on recent military modernisation and counter-terror doctrine.

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