Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a two-day tour across Gujarat, addressed a series of public events in cities including Vadodara, Dahod, Bhuj, Ahmedabad, and Gandhinagar. Marking a decade since assuming office, Modi spoke at length about India&rsquo;s economic progress, reiterated a firm stance on cross-border terrorism, and revisited historic decisions surrounding Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Addressing a gathering at Gandhinagar&rsquo;s Mahatma Mandir on Tuesday, Modi recalled the moment he became Prime Minister. &ldquo;On 26th May 2014, I took the oath as the Prime Minister for the first time. At that time, India's economy was at the 11th position. Today, India has become the world's fourth-largest economy. It is a matter of pride for all of us that we have now surpassed Japan,&rdquo; he said.
He also recounted public enthusiasm when India&rsquo;s economy moved from sixth to fifth place. &ldquo;I still remember the excitement across the country when we moved from sixth to fifth place, especially among the youth. The reason was that India had overtaken the United Kingdom, the very nation that ruled over us for 250 years,&rdquo; Modi said.
The Prime Minister focused strongly on terrorism and Pakistan&rsquo;s involvement, referring to the situation in Pahalgam and recent military operations. &ldquo;I say this can no longer be called a proxy war because the terrorists whose funerals were held after May 6 were given state honours in Pakistan. Pakistan's flags were placed on their coffins, and their army saluted them. It proves that terrorist activities are not a proxy war but a well-planned war strategy. You are already at war, and you will receive the response accordingly. We do not seek enmity with anyone. We want to live peacefully. We also want to progress so that we can contribute to the welfare of the world,&rdquo; Modi declared.
He highlighted swift retaliatory actions by Indian forces. &ldquo;When nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done in front of the cameras, so that no one back home would ask for proof,&rdquo; he said.
Revisiting events from India&rsquo;s independence and the Kashmir conflict, Modi criticised the decisions made during the 1947 partition, invoking the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. &ldquo;In 1947, when Maa Bharti was partitioned, 'katni chahiye thi zanjeerein par kaat di gayi bhujayein'. The country was divided into three parts. On that very night, the first terrorist attack took place in Kashmir. A part of Maa Bharti was captured by Pakistan using terrorists in the name of Mujahideen,&rdquo; the Prime Minister said.
He further asserted, &ldquo;If on that day, these Mujahideen were killed, and Sardar Patel's wish was that until we get PoK, our armed forces should not stop. But no one listened to him and now we have been facing this (terrorism) for the last 75 years. Pahalgam was also an example of it. When we had wars with Pakistan, we defeated Pakistan thrice.&rdquo;
The Prime Minister also questioned the framework of the Indus Water Treaty, calling it poorly negotiated. He pointed out its restrictions, noting that it &ldquo;had provision disallowing even de-silting of dams in Kashmir.&rdquo;
As part of his visit, Modi conducted a roadshow in Gandhinagar, where crowds lined the route, waving the national flag. Banners hailing the Prime Minister and referencing &ldquo;Operation Sindoor&rdquo; were visible throughout the stretch.&nbsp;
Cultural troupes performed garba to welcome him, as Modi acknowledged the public&rsquo;s greetings with waves.
Reflecting on the atmosphere during his tour, Modi said, &ldquo;I have been in Gujarat for the past two days, yesterday I visited Vadodara, Dahod, Bhuj, Ahmedabad and this morning, Gandhinagar. Everywhere I went, it felt like a wave of patriotism, like the roaring sound of a saffron sea. The roar of the saffron sea, the fluttering Tricolour and immense love for the motherland in every heart. It was a sight to behold, it was an unforgettable scene.&rdquo;
Using a metaphor, he added, &ldquo;Shareer kitna hi swasth kyu naa ho lekin agar ek kaanta chubhta hai toh poora shareer pareshan rehta hai. Ab humne tay kar liya hai uss kaante ko nikaal ke rahenge.&rdquo;
Following the roadshow, the Prime Minister inaugurated infrastructure and development projects worth Rs 5,536 crore. He also attended the 20th anniversary celebration of Gujarat&rsquo;s Urban Growth Story.
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During his Gujarat visit, PM Modi hailed India’s economic rise and warned Pakistan over terrorism and PoK issues.

Modi Talks PoK, Terror, Economy on Gujarat Visit

During his Gujarat visit, PM Modi hailed India’s economic rise and warned Pakistan over terrorism and PoK issues.

May 27, 2025 | 19:09 IST