“Clouds can help us escape Pakistan’s radars” PM Modi’s comment on Balakot strike stirs controversy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comment that he made during a TV interview with a news channel has stirred controversy and has called for flak on social media. On Saturday, Modi in an interview said that during Balakot Airstrike on Feb 26, he suggested that rain and clouds can help Indian fighter jets escape from being detected by Pakistani radars.
In the interview that was aired on Saturday on News Nation Modi added that he gave the operation a go ahead despite bad weather with rain and clouds. He went on to say that the experts were suggesting for a change in date of the operation but he insisted to carry out the operation as the bad weather will help Indian Fighter Jets to escape radars of Pakistan.
"When we were preparing for the attack that night, the weather suddenly turned bad, there were clouds... heavy rain. There was a doubt about whether we can go in the clouds. During a review (of the Balakot plan), by and large the opinion of experts was - what if we change the date. I had two issues in mind. One was secrecy... second, I said I am not someone who knows the science. I said there is so much cloud and rain. There is a benefit. I have a raw vision, the clouds can benefit us too. We can escape the radar. Everyone was confused. Ultimately I said there are clouds... let's proceed."
BJP’s official twitter account shared the clips of the interview in which he made these claims but deleted it soon after. However a five-minute video captioned “story of air strike in PM Modi’s words” still remain on the BJP’s official twitter handle.
However, as many experts have noted on social media, Modi’s observation has no scientific basis. Radar technology uses radio waves to detect objects that may be obscured by fog so the clouds over region on Balakot would not have given Indian planes any advantage.
The comment called for criticism and funny reactions with netizens trolling Modi for his comment. Senior CPI leader and called the comments as ‘Shameful’ as they ‘insult the Air Force as being ignorant and unprofessional’.
एयर स्ट्राइक की कहानी
— BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2019
पीएम मोदी की जुबानी। #DeshKeDilMeiModi pic.twitter.com/cSahYyw8KC
He's one step away from saying he was the pilot... https://t.co/sQhCnTwrWu
— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) May 11, 2019
National security is not something to be trifled with. Such an irresponsible statement from Modi is highly damaging. Somebody like this can’t remain India’s PM. https://t.co/wK992b1kuJ
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) May 11, 2019
Modi's words are truly shameful. Most importantly, because they insult our Air Force as being ignorant and unprofessional. The fact that he is talking about all this is itself anti-national; no patriot would do this. pic.twitter.com/jxfGmdmlx7
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) May 11, 2019
How's the PM?
— Aditya Menon (@AdityaMenon22) May 11, 2019
High sir. https://t.co/qTiTj5a6GR
Narendra Modi is the kind of absolute Idiot who will ask ISRO to send a Spacecraft to Sun during night because it will be Cooler
— Joy (@Joydas) May 11, 2019
"ISRO wasn't ready for the moon mission. The experts had their doubts. I told them to attempt it on the Full Moon Day because then they will have more area to land on. Vidya kasam." - Our scientist PM
— Aisi Taisi Democracy (@AisiTaisiDemo) May 12, 2019
"Sir how will you get out of India undetected?"
— Kajol Srinivasan (@LOLrakshak) May 12, 2019
Vijay Mallya:.... pic.twitter.com/O4Q8vqF9n8
Someone please tell him that radar is different from binoculars. Let’s wait till 23 May, Modi won’t be able to see BJP’s majority either with binoculars or with microscope. He would then need a radar to figure out where to escape from Delhi. #DeshKeDilMeiModi #Phase6 pic.twitter.com/7YMWE2q5Hj
— Md Salim (@salimdotcomrade) May 11, 2019
On PM Modi's radar & clouds comment, it seems no one clarified for the PM how radars work. If that is the case, then it is a very serious national security issue. No laughing matter!
— Salman Anees Soz (@SalmanSoz) May 11, 2019
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Vijay calls on TN Governor, stakes claim to form govt
Chennai (PTI): TVK chief Vijay on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and staked claim to form the government in the state, two days after his party emerged as the single largest party but was short of a simple majority.
The TVK founder met the Governor at 3.15 pm following an invitation from the Lok Bhavan. He was accompanied by party leaders, including "Bussy" N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K A Sengottaiyan, C T Nirmal Kumar and others during the meeting.
Vijay met the Governor hours after the Congress party declared support and following a meeting between the TVK chief and Congress leaders here. While the TVK appears keen on securing support from the VCK and the two Left parties, who continue to be part of the DMK-led alliance, they have so far not given any positive signals.
The TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member strong Tamil Nadu Assembly in the recently held elections. 118 is the majority mark to form the government.
Vijay is likely to take oath as Chief Minister on May 7, according to party sources.
The DMK won 59, AIADMK 47, Congress 5, PMK 4, IUML 2, CPI 2, VCK 2, CPI-M 2. BJP, DMDK and AMMK won 1 seat each.
VIDEO | Chennai: TVK chief Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, submits MLAs’ support letter to stake claim to form government in the state.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2026
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/XWAo9djkca
