"Terror Camps Crumbled During Op Sindoor": PM To Indian Diaspora In Melbourne

Why in news

PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Melbourne, highlighting 'Operation Sindoor' as a decisive strike against terror camps in Pakistan and PoK.

Background

The 'Melbourne Meets Modi' event saw a turnout of over 30,000 people. PM Modi highlighted Operation Sindoor as a response to the Pahalgam attack, focusing on air strikes against terror infrastructure.

Facts for Prelims

• PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
• FactMelbourne Meets Modi: Attended by over 30,000 people in Australia
• PlacePahalgam: Located in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's proactive 'neighborhood first' policy and its stance on counter-terrorism in the context of regional security.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Strategic deterrence: Use of precision air strikes to dismantle cross-border terror infrastructure
• Diplomatic outreach: Leveraging the Indian diaspora as a soft-power tool for bilateral engagement
• Governance export: Promoting India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) and healthcare digitization as global models

Keywords: Counter-terrorism · Soft Power · Strategic Deterrence · Digital Public Infrastructure · Diaspora Diplomacy

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