Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary to assert that India's response to its enemies is now "decisive, strong and visible to the world".

Speaking at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, he said Operation Sindhur had sent a clear message that "India can enter enemy territory and strike".

"During Operation Sindoor, the entire world saw that if anyone dares to raise an eye towards India, Bharat ghar mein ghus kar maarta hai (India hits back into enemy's territory). Today, Pakistan and handlers of terrorism know what India's real strength is," the Prime Minister said, linking the country's assertive security posture to Sardar Patel's vision of a self-respecting and united India.

The Prime Minister used the platform of Ras

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