His remarks come amid India’s continued focus on enhancing indigenous capabilities under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. (Image: Social Media)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan in a scathing speech in Varanasi on Saturday that any act of terror in the future would be faced with prompt and forceful punishment using India's weaponry. Modi emphasized India's technological and strategic advantage in the region while speaking amid escalating tensions and heightened attention to defense readiness.
He did this by referencing recent military actions and continuous developments in the defense industry.
Announcing a major milestone in India’s defence manufacturing journey, the Prime Minister said, “BrahMos missiles will now be manufactured in Lucknow…and if Pakistan commits any sin again, missiles made in UP will destroy the terrorists.”
His remarks come amid India’s continued focus on enhancing indigenous capabilities under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Modi linked this capability with national security, emphasizing how homegrown defence equipment is changing the game on the battlefield.
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Highlighting India’s recent achievements, Modi referred to “Operation Sindoor,” saying, “During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', especially the BrahMos missiles.”
Taking a direct jab at India's hostile neighbor, he added, “In Pakistan, even hearing the name 'BrahMos' is enough to keep them awake at night.”
Modi also spotlighted Uttar Pradesh’s growing role in defence production. “Many major defence firms are setting up their manufacturing plants in the UP Defence Corridor. Made in India weapons will soon become the strength of our forces,” he said.
The corridor, envisioned as a key industrial and strategic region, aims to attract both foreign and domestic investment in defence production and boost local employment.
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Apart from military readiness, PM Modi also discussed the broader geopolitical landscape. Stressing unity and economic self-reliance, he said, “There is an atmosphere of global instability. All countries are focusing on their interests. India must be vigilant in order to protect its economic interests, as it is poised to become the world's third-largest economy.
"Our government is doing everything it can in the best interest of the country," he said, restating the government's pledge.
The speech by PM Modi in Varanasi acted as a warning and a display of power, and it reassured the people of India's expanding economic and defense capacities in addition to its enemies. A new chapter in India's strategic readiness has begun with the start of BrahMos production in Uttar Pradesh, demonstrating that aggressive actions will no longer go unpunished.
