PM Modi Declares No Talks with Pakistan Except on PoK and Terrorism

India Draws a Clear Line on Kashmir Talks

In a bold and unequivocal statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India will not enter into any discussions with Pakistan regarding Jammu and Kashmir unless the subject is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) or Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism. His remarks come on the heels of Operation Sindoor, India’s high-precision military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Operation Sindoor Marks a Strategic Shift

Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, signals a turning point in India’s approach to national security. PM Modi described it as a “new policy,” stating that the days of silent tolerance toward terrorism are over. The operation has been widely interpreted as a demonstration of India’s military and diplomatic resolve.

Mediation Offers Rejected

While international players, including the United States, have voiced willingness to mediate between India and Pakistan, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s long-standing position, Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no external power has a role to play. “Our stand is firm and clear,” he said, reinforcing India’s sovereign stance.

Talks Conditional on Action Against Terrorism

Emphasizing that dialogue and terror cannot go hand in hand, PM Modi warned that any future engagement with Islamabad would depend entirely on Pakistan taking concrete action against terrorism. “Peace talks cannot move forward while the threat of cross-border attacks looms,” he added.