Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reaffirmed the Centre’s “zero tolerance” policy towards terrorism, declaring that the Modi government will not rest until the menace is completely uprooted from Indian soil.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a road and statue commemorating Bodofa Upendranath Brahma in the national capital, Shah said,
“Terrorists should not think they have achieved a big victory. Chun chun ke badla lenge (we will take revenge on all terrorists). This is the Narendra Modi government — no one will be spared.”
His remarks come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians lost their lives. The Union Home Minister assured the nation that the government remains unwavering in its commitment to eliminating terrorism from every corner of India.
“If someone thinks that by their cowardly attack they have won, they are mistaken. 140 crore Indians stand united, and the world is with India in this fight,” Shah declared.
Highlighting the government’s tough stance since the 1990s in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah said that those responsible for this latest act of terrorism will receive an appropriate and strong response.
In response to the Pahalgam killings, the government convened a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on April 23. The CCS strongly condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the victims’ families. It also reviewed intelligence inputs and confirmed cross-border linkages to the attack, noting its timing amid the successful democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir and the region’s progress on the economic front.
Among the measures announced by the Indian government in retaliation:
- Suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.
- Closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari.
- Curtailment of diplomatic staff strength in High Commissions.
These moves underline India’s intent to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and economically over its support to cross-border terrorism.
“This is not the end of the battle. Every person responsible will be given a befitting reply,” Shah said.
The Home Minister’s speech reflects the broader strategic consensus within the government, as earlier meetings chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also emphasized operational freedom for the Indian Armed Forces in determining the mode, target, and timing of India’s response.