NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, calling for its nuclear weapons to be placed under international supervision and warning that India's patience with cross-border terrorism has ended.
Speaking in Srinagar during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after Operation Sindoor , Singh said the country will not tolerate “nuclear blackmail” and responded to terrorism with decisive force.
“The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has given nuclear threats to India several times,” Singh said while interacting with troops.
“Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question before the whole world: are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency),” he declared.
His remarks come just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would respond strongly to terrorism and would not be intimidated by nuclear threats.
Operation Sindoor: India’s strongest anti-terror move yet
Calling Operation Sindoor the “biggest” anti-terror action in India’s history, Singh said India had sent a clear message that it would go to any extent to eliminate terrorism.
“For the last 35–40 years, India has been facing terrorism being carried out from across the border. Today India has made it clear to the whole world that we can go to any extent against terrorism,” he said.
Referring to the May 7 attack in Pahalgam, Singh said, “By carrying out the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, an attempt was made to hurt India's forehead and to break the country's social unity.”
“They attacked India's forehead, we have inflicted wounds on their chest,” he said.
“The only way to cure Pakistan's wounds is to stop giving shelter to anti-India and terrorist organisations, and not allow its land to be used against India.”
‘Terrorism and talks cannot go together’
Recalling former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit to Pakistan 21 years ago, Singh said Islamabad had once promised to stop exporting terror, a promise it has repeatedly betrayed.
“But Pakistan betrayed India and is still betraying it. Now it has to pay a heavy price for this. And if terrorism continues, this price will keep increasing.”
Singh credited PM Modi with redefining India's doctrine on terror.
“Our policy is clear. Any terrorist attack on Indian soil will be considered an act of war,” he said. “The understanding that has been formed between the two countries is that no unwarranted action will be taken across the border. If any action is taken, then the matter will go very far.”
“Our prime minister has also made it clear that terrorism and talks will not go together and if there will be talks, it will be on terrorism and PoK (Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir),” Singh added.
Precision strikes and retaliation
India conducted precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan on May 7. In response, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. India retaliated on May 10 by targeting Pakistani air bases with missiles and other long-range weapons.
“The success of Operation Sindoor has made it clear to the terrorist organisations hiding in Pakistan and their masters that they should not consider themselves safe and secure anywhere,” Singh said. “Now they are the target of Indian forces. The world knows that our forces have an accurate aim and when they aim, they leave the task of counting to the enemies.”
'Wherever Pakistan stands, the line of beggars starts'
In a stinging rebuke of Pakistan’s financial state, Singh also mocked the country’s repeated appeals to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
“As for Pakistan, what can I say to you about it. That country has reached such a state due to its ignorance of begging that it can be said about it that wherever Pakistan stands, the line of beggars starts from there.”
“You must have heard how it once again went to the IMF to ask for a loan. On the other hand, our country today falls in the category of those countries which give loans to the IMF so that the IMF can give loans to poor countries,” Singh said.
'You gave the right direction to your anger'
Hailing the armed forces, Singh said he understood their pain and pride.
“As defence minister, I have had the opportunity to know you all very closely. I know your courage and valour, and at the same time I know your anger towards incidents like Pahalgam.”
“I know that after Pahalgam, there was anger inside you, there was anger inside the whole country. I know how it feels when the blood flowing in the arteries starts getting out of control.”
“And I am also happy that you gave the right direction to your anger and with great courage and wisdom, you avenged Pahalgam,” he said.
Speaking in Srinagar during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after Operation Sindoor , Singh said the country will not tolerate “nuclear blackmail” and responded to terrorism with decisive force.
“The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has given nuclear threats to India several times,” Singh said while interacting with troops.
“Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question before the whole world: are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency),” he declared.
#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "...I ask the entire world if nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation. I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of International Atomic… pic.twitter.com/7tQA7mbZZI
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2025
His remarks come just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would respond strongly to terrorism and would not be intimidated by nuclear threats.
Operation Sindoor: India’s strongest anti-terror move yet
Calling Operation Sindoor the “biggest” anti-terror action in India’s history, Singh said India had sent a clear message that it would go to any extent to eliminate terrorism.
“For the last 35–40 years, India has been facing terrorism being carried out from across the border. Today India has made it clear to the whole world that we can go to any extent against terrorism,” he said.
ऑपरेशन सिंदूर आतंकवाद के ख़िलाफ़ भारत द्वारा चलाई गई, अब तक के इतिहास की सबसे बड़ी कार्रवाई है। पैंतीस-चालीस वर्षों से भारत सरहद पार से चलाये जा रही आतंकवाद का सामना कर रहा है। आज भारत ने पूरी दुनिया के सामने स्पष्ट कर दिया है कि आतंकवाद के ख़िलाफ़ हम किसी भी हद तक जा सकते हैं।… pic.twitter.com/QjDHAkLouX
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 15, 2025
Referring to the May 7 attack in Pahalgam, Singh said, “By carrying out the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, an attempt was made to hurt India's forehead and to break the country's social unity.”
“They attacked India's forehead, we have inflicted wounds on their chest,” he said.
“The only way to cure Pakistan's wounds is to stop giving shelter to anti-India and terrorist organisations, and not allow its land to be used against India.”
‘Terrorism and talks cannot go together’
Recalling former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit to Pakistan 21 years ago, Singh said Islamabad had once promised to stop exporting terror, a promise it has repeatedly betrayed.
“But Pakistan betrayed India and is still betraying it. Now it has to pay a heavy price for this. And if terrorism continues, this price will keep increasing.”
Singh credited PM Modi with redefining India's doctrine on terror.
“Our policy is clear. Any terrorist attack on Indian soil will be considered an act of war,” he said. “The understanding that has been formed between the two countries is that no unwarranted action will be taken across the border. If any action is taken, then the matter will go very far.”
“Our prime minister has also made it clear that terrorism and talks will not go together and if there will be talks, it will be on terrorism and PoK (Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir),” Singh added.
Precision strikes and retaliation
India conducted precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan on May 7. In response, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. India retaliated on May 10 by targeting Pakistani air bases with missiles and other long-range weapons.
“The success of Operation Sindoor has made it clear to the terrorist organisations hiding in Pakistan and their masters that they should not consider themselves safe and secure anywhere,” Singh said. “Now they are the target of Indian forces. The world knows that our forces have an accurate aim and when they aim, they leave the task of counting to the enemies.”
'Wherever Pakistan stands, the line of beggars starts'
In a stinging rebuke of Pakistan’s financial state, Singh also mocked the country’s repeated appeals to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
“As for Pakistan, what can I say to you about it. That country has reached such a state due to its ignorance of begging that it can be said about it that wherever Pakistan stands, the line of beggars starts from there.”
“You must have heard how it once again went to the IMF to ask for a loan. On the other hand, our country today falls in the category of those countries which give loans to the IMF so that the IMF can give loans to poor countries,” Singh said.
'You gave the right direction to your anger'
Hailing the armed forces, Singh said he understood their pain and pride.
“As defence minister, I have had the opportunity to know you all very closely. I know your courage and valour, and at the same time I know your anger towards incidents like Pahalgam.”
#WATCH | J&K: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets and interacts with jawans at Badami Bagh Cantonment. #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/vZXzX3W7FL
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2025
“I know that after Pahalgam, there was anger inside you, there was anger inside the whole country. I know how it feels when the blood flowing in the arteries starts getting out of control.”
“And I am also happy that you gave the right direction to your anger and with great courage and wisdom, you avenged Pahalgam,” he said.
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