Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday praised the Indian Army for executing a successful retaliatory strike deep inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The operation, known as ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeted nine high-value terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
In a tweet, Singh expressed his admiration for the armed forces, saying, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, and commended their precision and resolve in dealing with the threat.
NSA Ajit Doval praised the Indian Armed Forces for their precision and professionalism during Operation Sindoor.
He affirmed that India’s response was targeted, restrained, and aimed solely at dismantling terror infrastructure.
Doval reiterated the nation’s commitment to holding perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack accountable.
“Justice delivered with precision. Jai Hind,” he posted on X.
Other Union Ministers also expressed solidarity with the army’s action.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju posted a simple yet impactful “#OperationSindoor #JaiHind”,
While Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted, “Jai Hind.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath followed suit, sharing the ‘Operation Sindoor’ poster with the words “Jai Hind! Jai Hind Army!”
Former Union Minister Anurag Thakur also echoed his support, calling for unity and celebrating the bravery of the armed forces.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his support for Operation Sindoor by posting, “Jai Hind. Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” on social media.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a leader of Shiv Sena, reacted with a patriotic message, simply stating “Jai Hind.”
Ajit Pawar congratulated the Indian Armed Forces and emphasised that the entire nation stands united in support of their bravery and professionalism.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut offered his support by posting a brief but powerful “Jai Hind.”
Former Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray reiterated the need for a relentless fight against terrorism, stating, “Terrorism in all its forms must be eliminated.”
In a rare show of national unity, opposition leaders also praised the Indian Army’s decisive action.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed pride in the armed forces’ swift and precise response. “Proud of our Armed Forces. Jai Hind!” he wrote on X.
Proud of our Armed Forces. Jai Hind!
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 7, 2025
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge added, “We are extremely proud of our Indian Armed Forces, who have struck terror camps in Pakistan and PoK,” reaffirming the party’s unwavering support for the military in its efforts against terrorism.
Bihar’s Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, wrote, “Hail India! We are proud of our brave soldiers and the Indian Army,” highlighting the importance of standing united against terrorism.
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) said he salutes the valour of the Indian Army and that all Indians are proud of their courage and success.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha described the strikes as a fitting response to terrorism and praised the Indian Army for delivering a strong blow to the nine terrorist hideouts.
JD(U) Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha lauded the Indian Army for destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and said the nation is proud of its armed forces.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar hailed ‘Operation Sindoor’, calling it a strong message against terrorism and a tribute to victims of the Pahalgam attack.
Leaders across Karnataka, including BJP’s BY Vijayendra, praised the Indian forces’ precision and called for unity in the face of external and internal threats.
Asaduddin Owaisi also hailed Operation Sindoor and the Indian Army’s targeted strikes on terror hideouts in Pakistan.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah supported India’s Operation Sindoor, emphasising the need to respond to the Pahalgam attack.
He highlighted the impact of terrorism on peace and stability, urging Pakistan to de-escalate tensions.
“At that time, the Central government had said they would respond in their own way. The way India chose to respond was by targeting not just any civilian or military area in Pakistan, but the areas where people had been living for the last 30-35 years, spreading destruction and chaos in Jammu and Kashmir. They became the target,” he said.
CM Abdullah also reassured residents, saying essential supplies were available and there was no need to panic.
The Indian Armed Forces successfully targeted nine terror hideouts in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor.
The Indian Army confirmed that ‘Operation Sindoor’ had targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and PoK, linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The army ensured that no civilian or military infrastructure was harmed, stressing that the operation was carefully planned to avoid escalation.
In its official statement, the army reaffirmed that it focused the operation, measured its actions carefully, and kept it non-escalatory, aiming solely at dismantling terror infrastructure.
The strikes were in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national, thereby responding directly to the deadly assault.
Indian intelligence traced the attack to Pakistan-based terror groups, and the government launched the response to hold the perpetrators accountable and demonstrate India’s resolve in combating cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan’s military spokesperson acknowledged the strikes, calling them a ‘cowardly attack’ amid rising tensions.
The Pakistani government has denied any involvement in the terror attack, but India remains resolute in its stance, asserting that the operation was a justified and proportionate response.
The international community, including the United States and the United Nations, has expressed concern over the escalating tensions and urged restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
‘Operation Sindoor’ has united political leaders across party lines, with leaders lauding the precision and courage of the Indian Army.
The successful operation, however, represents not just a retaliatory strike but also marks a significant step in India’s ongoing fight against terrorism.
It further reinforces the country’s unwavering commitment to national security.
As the nation stands behind its forces, the government remains focused on holding those responsible for the Pahalgam attack accountable.
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