Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message at the G7 Summit in Canada, calling the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack a direct assault on India’s soul, identity, and dignity, and urging world leaders to adopt a unified, zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
🕊️ Modi: “No Place for Double Standards on Terrorism”
Addressing the G7 outreach session, PM Modi said:
“The terrorist attack that happened on 22nd April was not only an attack on Pahalgam, but also on the soul, identity, and dignity of every Indian. It was an attack on the entire humanity.”
Without naming Pakistan, Modi’s remarks were widely interpreted as a veiled rebuke to Islamabad and its alleged support for cross-border terrorism.
🌍 Call for Global Action and Accountability
PM Modi thanked global leaders for condemning the attack and emphasized the need for strict action against nations that promote or support terrorism.
“If any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it,” he asserted.
He criticized the selective application of sanctions, stating that countries backing terrorism are often rewarded instead of punished, undermining global peace efforts.
🌐 India Speaks for the Global South
Highlighting the disproportionate impact of conflict on developing nations, Modi said:
“Unfortunately, the Global South suffers the most from uncertainty and conflicts. India considers it its responsibility to bring their concerns to the world stage.”
🛡️ Backdrop: Operation Sindoor and Rising Tensions
The Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians, triggered Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. This G7 appearance marks PM Modi’s first foreign visit since the operation.
