PM Narendra Modi after India beat Pak in Asia Cup final

New Delhi: India’s ninth Asia Cup title, following a five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final yesterday, drew massive cheers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a reference to Operation Sindoor.

“Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

The reference to Operation Sindoor and connecting it with Pakistan’s loss to India in the Asia Cup title alluded to a fact — sports or military, India defeated Pakistan.

India’s devastating airstrikes at Pakistan’s terror infrastructure and military installations in May had left that country’s airspace defenceless in a very short time. The pounding eventually led a top Pakistani military officer to dial India and request a ceasefire.

CM congratulates

Following the victory, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted on X: “Glorious victory for (image of Indian Tricolour). Congratulations to Team India for their spectacular triumph over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. Your determination and teamwork have once again lifted the spirit of 1.4 billion Indians. This win is a testament to our nation’s unwavering pride. Jai Hind!”