Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared that in order to finish terrorism in Pakistan, its citizens have to step forward and embrace peace, threatening that his “bullet” is at the ready.
Strong Words from Bhuj Rally: ‘Roti Khao, Warna Goli Hai Hi’
While addressing a rally in Gujarat’s Bhuj, PM Modi said, “Pakistan ko atanki bimari se mukt karne ke liye, Pakistan ki awaam ko aage aana hoga. Sukh chain ki zindagi jiyo, roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi. (To end terrorism in Pakistan, the people of Pakistan need to step forward. Live peacefully and eat your bread, or else my bullet is ready.)
India’s Economic Rise: Modi Highlights Global Standing
Marking 11 years in office on Monday (May 26), Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India’s remarkable economic growth and issued a sharp warning to Pakistan during a rally in Gujarat’s Bhuj.
He also said that India has overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world and appealed to Pakistan’s people to think about their country’s place.
#WATCH | Bhuj, Gujarat: “… sukh chain ki zindagi jiyo, roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi…,” says PM Narendra Modi.
He further says, “The people of Pakistan need to come forward to get their country rid of terrorism. Their youth will have to come forward…'” pic.twitter.com/v84WxNjTGP
— ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025
“Tourism vs Terrorism”: PM Modi’s Message to Pakistan
“While India believes in tourism, Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism, which is very dangerous for the world. I want to ask the people of Pakistan, what have you achieved? Today, India is the fourth-largest economy in the world. But what is your situation? Those who promoted terrorism have destroyed your future,” said Modi.
Massive Infrastructure Push, Reflections on Pahalgam Attack
PM Modi also opened projects costing more than ₹50,000 crore. He also spoke about security issues, thinking about Pakistan’s reaction or absence of it after the Pahalgam attack.
“After the Pahalgam attack, I waited for 15 days hoping Pakistan would take action against terrorism, but it seems terror is their bread and butter,” he said, adding, “Operation Sindoor is a mission to save humanity and end terrorism.”
Retaliation, Military Action: PM Cites May 9 Incident Around Pakistan
He further recalled recent military action, saying, “On the night of May 9, when Pakistan tried to target civilians, our military retaliated with double the force and destroyed their air bases.”
Earlier during the roadshow, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi’s family, one of the two women military officers who briefed on India’s cross-border strikes against terror infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, participated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event in Vadodara, Gujarat.