Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, May 13, 2025, Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed on Monday that India will not engage in any dialogue with Pakistan unless the discussions are strictly confined to terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Addressing the nation following a period of heightened military tensions, the Prime Minister made it clear that terrorism and diplomacy cannot go hand in hand, emphasizing that “terror and talks cannot coexist.”
In a pointed message to both Pakistan and the international community, Modi warned that further acts of aggression from Pakistan would prompt unprecedented responses from India. Stressing national unity, he urged the country to stand together against all forms of terrorism, calling unity India’s greatest strength. “This is not an era of war,” he said, “but it is not an era of terrorism either.”
The Prime Minister expressed deep concern over Pakistan’s continued promotion of terrorism through state mechanisms, cautioning that such policies would eventually bring about the country’s downfall. He reiterated that for Pakistan to survive and progress, it must decisively abandon its support for terror activities.
In response to recent suggestions by former U.S. President Donald Trump for a diplomatic resolution with Pakistan, Modi maintained that India is not averse to dialogue—but only under specific and non-negotiable terms. Any potential talks, he asserted, would focus solely on terrorism and the status of PoK. Other issues, including trade or water-sharing agreements, are off the table as long as Pakistan continues to harbor and support terrorism.
Modi also addressed reports alleging that Pakistan had tied conditions to the recent ceasefire, including a call to resume the Indus Waters Treaty, which India had suspended as a strategic, non-military pressure point. India has officially denied these claims, reaffirming that its position on Kashmir and the treaty remains unchanged.
India has long held that Pakistan’s sponsorship of cross-border terrorism undermines any prospects for peace. This stance has been bolstered by mounting evidence connecting the Pakistani establishment to major terrorist incidents, including the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and the assaults on Uri and Pulwama in 2016 and 2019 respectively.
The recent attack in Pahalgam further cemented this viewpoint. Investigations revealed that the attackers were Pakistani nationals, with the Resistance Front—a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy—claiming responsibility. India’s response was swift and decisive: Operation Sindoor was launched on May 6–7, targeting and destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including key facilities linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Over a hundred militants were reportedly eliminated.
Pakistan has repeatedly sought international mediation over the Kashmir issue, but India maintains that it is a strictly bilateral matter. Offers of mediation, including those by former President Trump, have been consistently rejected by India, which insists that talks can resume only if Pakistan ends all forms of terror support.
As regional tensions persist and international scrutiny continues, India stands firm on its commitment to national security and sovereignty. The government has reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, and no compromise will be made on matters of national interest.