The North News
New Delhi, May 29
I Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, is not yet over. Addressing a public gathering in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Modi said the military campaign would continue until the perpetrators face full justice. “From this land of Bengal, I declare on behalf of 140 crore Indians that Operation Sindoor is not yet over,” Modi said.
“The terrorists had the audacity to wipe away the sindoor of our sisters. Our army made them realise the power of that sindoor,” he said, invoking a powerful cultural symbol of womanhood in India. Modi made the remarks after laying the foundation stone of a city gas distribution (CGD) project in the border district of Alipurduar. Speaking from the northeastern edge of West Bengal, which borders Bhutan and Assam, he praised the cultural richness of the region and described it as a vital part of Bengal’s identity.
“Alipurduar is not just about geography; it reflects the heritage, pride and unity of Bengal,” he said.
Highlighting West Bengal’s central role in India’s future, Modi said the state’s development was crucial to achieving the country’s aspirations. He listed several infrastructure projects funded by the central government, including expressways, port modernisation, and new trains aimed at boosting the state’s economy.
“The newly launched pipeline is not just a project—it is a lifeline of progress,” Modi declared, reiterating his government’s commitment to economic upliftment.
Separately, the Prime Minister also addressed the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood via video link. Adverse weather conditions prevented him from attending in person. Praising Sikkim’s achievements over five decades, Modi said, “Sikkim is not just part of India’s geography—it has connected with the soul of India.”
He hailed the Himalayan state for becoming 100% organic, preserving biodiversity, and achieving one of the highest per capita incomes in the country. Calling it a model of harmony between development and nature, Modi credited the people of Sikkim for their contribution to India’s cultural and economic fabric.
“Sikkim is the pride of the nation,” he added.
While addressing terrorism in his speech, Modi reiterated that the entire nation stood united in the fight and that the response through Operation Sindoor was just the beginning of a continued military resolve.
