Well, well. Narendra Modi said he’d make Pakistan bleed—and boy, has he delivered. Within just three days, India’s meticulously prepared armed forces have rained fire and fury on Pakistan with such precision that Islamabad is still reeling, unsure whether to shout, surrender, or simply sit down and cry. And for all its nuclear chest-thumping, what did Pakistan manage? Nothing but noise. Their missiles fizzled. Their threats fell flat. And their Defence Minister dared to claim that the “failure” of their air defence systems was part of a “strategy.” Really? That’s like saying you meant to fall face-first just to impress the enemy with your dental work.
Inside Pakistan’s National Assembly, their MPs are not just whining—they’re openly calling their Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a coward for not even uttering Modi’s name. Naming Modi might have magically boosted the morale of the same army that got steamrolled. That’s the sort of logic you expect from a delusional neighbour who mistakes his propaganda for power.
And let’s not forget the international scene. Modi has, over the years, cultivated relationships with global leaders like a master statesman playing geopolitical chess. From Washington to Abu Dhabi, no one is rushing in to save Pakistan. Why? Modi was among the first global leaders to push for a unified international stance against terrorism when he took office. He warned the world. He reminded them that terrorism doesn’t wear uniforms, doesn’t carry flags—but it does carry consequences. The US, once happy to dance with Pakistan’s ISI to contain India, learned its lesson the hard way on 9/11. Since then, they’ve grown wary of funding the Frankenstein they helped create.
That said, the Biden administration might have carried traces of liberal idealism in its approach to global affairs, even as it gradually came to understand Modi’s priorities.
With Trump potentially returning to the White House—love him or hate him—his no-nonsense, wrecking-ball stance on terror aligns perfectly with Modi’s iron resolve. Together, they could rewrite the anti-terror playbook and perhaps even force a reckoning in Islamabad.
As for the ground reality, India’s response to the horrific Pahalgam massacre, where 26 Hindu tourists were gunned down for their faith—has been swift and surgical. Operation Sindoor, launched after 15 days of meticulous planning, struck deep into Pakistani territory, hitting military targets in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Sialkot—up to 600 km from the Line of Control.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is imploding from within. In the east, TTP militants are extracting their pound of flesh. In the west, the Baloch Liberation Army isn’t just attacking Pakistani forces—it’s asserting sovereignty over nearly a dozen cities. If even half of this holds, Pakistan is staring at Balkanization.
Now for the comedy of errors: the much-hyped Chinese-made air defence systems Pakistan trusted? Completely outclassed. India’s homegrown Akash missiles and Russian-imported S-400s neutralized every threat. Beijing’s drones and missiles failed spectacularly on the battlefield. So much for the “all-weather friendship.” The only weather they brought was a dust storm of humiliation.
In contrast, Indian air defence successfully protected assets in at least 15 cities targeted in Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes. Every Chinese- and Turkish-made drone, fighter jet, and missile was shot down systematically and without exception.
Let’s not miss the larger point here. This isn’t just a military victory. It’s a strategic moment for India. The twin myths of Pakistan’s nuclear shield and China’s military superiority have both crumbled spectacularly. The dragon may still breathe fire on paper, but the real test came, and it failed.
So, where does Modi go from here?
- No premature ceasefire: Unless Pakistan begs with a white flag and a written promise not to poke the tiger again, India should keep tightening the screws. Let the internal insurgencies do the rest. Why interrupt your enemy when he’s imploding?
- Call a special Parliament session: Modi should brief the nation’s lawmakers, not to ask for permission, but to place on record India’s success. Let the world know: this was not revenge, but a righteous response.
- Push bold reforms while the nation rallies: With sky-high domestic support and the opposition too dazed to react, it’s time to pass the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation, One Election. No more dithering. Strike while the iron is hot.
- Postpone upcoming state elections: Why waste time and money on fragmented state polls when the whole country is standing united? Let Modi call for simultaneous general and state elections. Consolidate. Command. Conquer.
- Economic and military leap: With Pakistan cowed and China exposed, it’s time to double down on economic reforms, defence manufacturing, and infrastructure. Make India the Asian superpower China feared it would become.
Let’s be blunt. Modi now holds the reins not just of India’s fate, but of a new world order in South Asia. The Pakistan experiment is failing. Its army is being decimated. Its politicians are a laughingstock. And its nuclear threats have been reduced to late-night Twitter jokes.
If this moment is used wisely, Modi won’t just win another term—he’ll cement his legacy as the man who broke the terror factory next door, exposed China’s hollow gear, and ushered India into its rightful place at the high table of global powers.
Let the bleeding continue—until sanity returns across the border.
