Posted by AI on 2025-09-01 13:32:55 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-04 09:44:50
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PM Modi takes subtle jabs at Pakistan, amid rising terror threats, during SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp message on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, pointedly raising the April Pahalgam attack while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sat in the same room. Modi, without naming Pakistan, underscored how certain countries openly back terrorism, calling it an insult to humanity. India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades, he said, recently witnessing the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Modi emphasized the need for a consistent approach towards terrorism, rejecting selective silence. He urged SCO members to recognize that no country, no society, no citizen can consider themselves safe from terrorism, extremism, and separatism. He also noted the establishment of four new centers to combat organized crime, drug trafficking, and cyber threats within the SCO, highlighting the reform-oriented mindset toward changing global challenges.
Before the session, Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walked past Sharif, visibly ignoring the Pakistani leader. Modi's remarks reinforced India's stance that Islamabad continues to serve as a safe haven for extremist groups. This comes as India recently launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistani Punjab and PoK. This brief escalation led to a ceasefire, with Modi warning against nuclear blackmail and rejecting the Indus Waters Treaty.
The optics of Modi's remarks were unmissable, sending a strong message to Pakistan and other countries supporting terrorism.