'Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism': Modi slams Islamabad, says terror has wrecked its future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan, accusing it of treating terrorism as a substitute for tourism, a mindset he said has devastated the country’s future and endangered global peace.

Addressing a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat, Modi urged the people of Pakistan to stand up against terrorism, warning that failure to do so would invite strong retaliation from India. “India promotes tourism, but Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism,” he said. “This thinking has not only destroyed your nation but threatens the entire world.”

This was Modi’s first visit to Gujarat since Operation Sindoor — India’s military action launched in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that targeted Indian tourists.

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“Those who encouraged terrorism have shattered your hopes and wrecked your future,” he said, adding that peace must be the path forward. Otherwise, he warned, the Indian Army is fully prepared to respond.

”While India believes in tourism, Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism, which is very dangerous for the world,” he said while addressing the public after launching projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore.

”Terrorism is a way of making money for your (Pakistan) government and Army. The people of Pakistan must come forward to end terrorism. Live a happy and peaceful life and have your meal. Otherwise, my bullet is there for you (sukh chain ki zindagi jio, roti khao. Varna meri goli to hai hee),” the Prime Minister asserted in the direct message to those across the border.

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The Prime Minister, who completed 11 years in office on Monday, highlighted India’s rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan, and challenged Pakistani citizens to reflect on their own nation’s standing.

”I want to ask the people of Pakistan — what have they achieved? Today, India is the 4th largest economy in the world. But what is your situation? Those who promoted terrorism ruined your future,” he said.

He recounted the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre, stating ”Post-Pahalgam attack, I waited for 15 days hoping Pakistan will take action on terrorism, but it seems it is their bread and butter. On the night of May 9 when Pakistan tried to attack civilians, our military attacked with double force and decimated their air bases.”