Prime Minister Narendra Modi has credited the success of Operation Sindoor to the transformative power of cutting-edge technology and the Make in India initiative, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s defence capabilities. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Modi underscored how India’s armed forces leveraged advanced technology to dismantle terrorist hideouts across the border, forcing Pakistan to retreat within hours. The operation, he argued, showcased the new face of a resurgent India, one that is rapidly closing the gap in defence self-reliance.
“Zero Defect, Zero Effect” manufacturing standards, Modi emphasised, are critical to India’s defence production future. He called on Bengaluru, the city that propelled India onto the global IT map, to now lead in emerging technologies and manufacturing. “Bengaluru is a symbol of New India’s rise,” he said, blending philosophical heritage with technological innovation. The Prime Minister praised Karnataka’s talent, particularly the youth of Bengaluru, for driving advancements across IT, defence manufacturing, and beyond.
Modi’s remarks came against the backdrop of India’s rapid infrastructure expansion. He highlighted the growth of metro networks—now spanning 24 cities—the doubling of airports since 2014, the electrification of over 40,000 km of railway routes, and surging exports in electronics, automobiles, and mobile phones. These developments, he argued, are laying the foundation for a Viksit Bharat, or a developed India.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro, a 7,160 crore rupee project connecting RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra over 19 km with 16 stations. With its launch, Bengaluru’s operational metro network now exceeds 96 km. Modi also laid the foundation stone for Phase-3 of the Bangalore Metro, a 15,610 crore rupee project that will add 44 km of elevated track and 31 stations, easing traffic in key residential, industrial, and educational hubs.
In a move to enhance connectivity, Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains: Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. The Bengaluru-Belagavi route, he noted, will boost trade and tourism in north Karnataka.
The Prime Minister’s speech underscored a broader vision for India’s defence and technological future. By championing self-reliance in defence production, Modi is not only reinforcing India’s strategic autonomy but also positioning the nation as a global leader in innovation. The success of Operation Sindoor, he argued, is a testament to what India can achieve when technology and manufacturing converge with national ambition.
As Bengaluru continues to evolve as a hub for defence and emerging technologies, the city’s role in shaping India’s future will only grow. The Prime Minister’s call for greater self-reliance and technological excellence is a challenge to the nation’s brightest minds—one that could redefine India’s place on the global stage.
