Overview
- The prime minister said 303 Maoist operatives surrendered within 75 hours and that Maoist-affected districts have fallen from about 125 to 11, with only three still severely impacted.
- He asserted a harder security posture against terrorism, referencing surgical and air strikes and citing May’s Operation Sindoor as retaliation for the April Pahalgam attack.
- Modi highlighted September merchandise exports rising 6.75% year-on-year to $36.38 billion and reiterated India’s move from the pre-2014 ‘fragile five’ to a top-five economy.
- He pointed to technology and investment signals, noting a reported $15 billion Google commitment to AI, widespread UPI usage, and e-Sanjeevani telemedicine reaching 42 crore consultations.
- Citing recent S&P and IMF upgrades, Modi contrasted his government’s approach with Congress-era policy paralysis and NPAs, and said growth has averaged about 7.8% in recent years.