Srinagar, May 14 -- The location of the PM's visit had a symbolic significance: Adampur, a critical air base just 100 km from the Pakistan border, was reportedly targeted by Pakistani forces during the recent escalation and was claimed to have suffered damage. But by delivering the speech from the base, the PM proved to one and all that no damage was done. This highlights India's strong defences. The PM once again made it clear that India will not tolerate another terror attack and will respond decisively. This signals a hardened red line, in his own words a "Lakshman Rekha."

At the same time, New Delhi has made it clear that it won't tolerate any mediation on Kashmir. This follows the US president Donald Trump's offer of mediation in th...