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PM Modi Highlights Surgical Strikes in Mann Ki Baat, Reiterates Zero Tolerance on Terror

Modi said India will answer any terrorist attack as he cited the 2016 surgical strikes, the 2019 Balakot air strike and Operation Sindoor.

  • On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" to reaffirm India's zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, declaring "Terrorism will be dealt with a strong, decisive response."
  • During the broadcast, Modi reviewed a decade of counter-terror operations, including the 2016 surgical strikes, the 2019 Balakot air strike, and the 2025 Operation Sindoor, reflecting India's approach to cross-border terrorism.
  • The 2016 surgical strikes, which will complete 10 years on Monday, targeted terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control following the Uri terror attack, Modi recalled during the programme.
  • India has repeatedly made it clear that terrorist attacks will not go unanswered, with the Prime Minister characterizing these operations as a decisive response to long-standing suffering caused by hostile acts.
  • Listeners were encouraged to use the MyGov and NaMo apps to share inspiring stories and suggestions, extending the programme's role as a platform for communicating national priorities directly to the public.
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In the 138th episode of "Mann Ki Baat," PM Modi mentioned the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes. He said that from the Balakot airstrike to Operation Sindoor, India has preached a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

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TV9 Hindi broke the news on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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