In a hard-hitting statement during his conversation with Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that Pakistan’s decades-long policy of state-sponsored terrorism has been a major roadblock to peace in the region. Modi reiterated that India’s sincere efforts towards peaceful relations were repeatedly met with betrayal, proxy wars, and cross-border terrorism.
‘Wherever Terror Strikes, the Trail Leads to Pakistan’
Highlighting Pakistan’s history of supporting terrorism, Modi stated, “Wherever terror strikes in the world, the trail somehow leads to Pakistan.” He emphasized that India has consistently sought peace, but Islamabad’s refusal to abandon its terror networks has led to continued hostility.
From the 1999 Kargil War to the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the Pulwama attack in 2019, Pakistan’s involvement in destabilizing India through terrorism has been well-documented. The PM’s remarks reflect India’s firm stance against terrorism and a demand for accountability from Pakistan.
Peace Cannot Come at the Cost of India’s Security
While acknowledging that the people of Pakistan deserve peace and stability, Modi asserted that friendship cannot come at the cost of India’s national security. He made it clear that for any meaningful dialogue or improved relations, Pakistan must completely dismantle its terror infrastructure and stop providing safe havens to terrorist organizations.
A Global Wake-Up Call
Modi’s remarks serve as a strong reminder to the international community about Pakistan’s role as a terror hub. His words resonate with India’s consistent foreign policy stance—that terror and talks cannot go hand in hand.
With his bold and unfiltered take on the issue, PM Modi reinforced India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, making it clear that national security remains the top priority.