India, July 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Operation Sindoor had demonstrated to the world how India would respond if its sovereignty was attacked, adding that the cross-border military offensive had instilled a new sense of self-confidence across the country.

Operation Sindoor also proved that there are no safe havens for enemies and terrorists targeting India, Prime Minister Modi said at an event in Tamil Nadu held to honour Chola emperor Rajendra Chola.

The event marked the birth anniversary of the iconic Chola king Rajendra Chola-I, which is celebrated as the 'Aadi Thiruvathirai' festival, named after the king's birth star, Thiruvathirai, in the Tamil month of Aadi.

Regarding Operation Sindoor, Modi said, "The wo...