Bhainsola, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the gallantry of Indian soldiers, declaring that Pakistan was "brought to its knees in an instant" during Operation Sindoor, conducted in response to terrorists from India's western neighbour.

"Mother India's protection is our highest priority. Op Sindoor destroyed terrorist hideouts. Just yesterday, a Pakistani militant was observed shedding tears while outlining his condition. This is a new India. We do not fear anybody's nuclear threats. We go into the enemy's abode and slay him," the visiting leader said at this village in Dhar district.

The Prime Minister launched the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' and '8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah' campaigns, laid the foundation stone for ...