NextFin news, New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern warning to Pakistan on Friday during India's 79th Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. Modi declared that India will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail from Pakistan and emphasized that the Indian Armed Forces will respond appropriately to any threats or attacks.
Addressing the nation, Modi said, "India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats anymore, we won't fall for any blackmail." He referred to recent provocative statements by Pakistani leadership, including threats of nuclear war, and made clear that India’s patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
Modi also highlighted India’s military response to terrorism, praising the success of Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. "Our brave jawans punished the enemy beyond their imagination," Modi said, noting that India does not differentiate between terrorists and those who support terrorism.
In addition to security issues, Modi criticized the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it "unjust and unreasonable" and stating that "blood and water will not flow together." He indicated that India may reconsider its obligations under the treaty, which governs water sharing between India and Pakistan, due to Pakistan’s support for terrorism. Modi said, "Rivers from India were irrigating the lands of enemies while my country’s farmers and land faced a deficiency of water."
The Prime Minister’s speech came amid heightened tensions following the worst India-Pakistan clashes in decades earlier this year, which included cross-border strikes and drone attacks. The ceasefire was brokered in May after U.S. mediation.
Modi’s address also touched on broader themes of national unity and development, urging citizens to work towards a stronger, self-reliant India. The Independence Day ceremony featured symbolic tributes to the armed forces and the nation’s freedom struggle.
Modi’s remarks were widely covered by international and Indian media, including Indian Express Malayalam, ABC News, and others, confirming the speech’s timing and content.
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