Operation Sindoor: A Unified Stand Against Terrorism from Indian Political Leaders

Political Unity in Response to Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: The recent military initiative, Operation Sindoor, has garnered widespread praise from leaders across various political parties, signaling a collective commitment to national security.

Parties including Congress, Left factions, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP) have expressed their unwavering support for actions aimed at combating terrorism.

The Left parties emphasized the necessity of maintaining national unity while advocating for diplomatic solutions to ease tensions with neighboring countries.

In a swift operation, India's armed forces targeted and dismantled nine terrorist infrastructures linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) during a 25-minute missile and drone strike early Wednesday.

These strikes, characterized by India as 'measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible,' were a direct response to the heinous Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22.

During an emergency meeting of the Congress Working Committee, prominent leaders reaffirmed their full support for the armed forces and the government in safeguarding the nation's safety and integrity.

The Congress's highest decision-making body also decided to suspend all planned party activities in solidarity with the military.

"We take pride in our armed forces for delivering a decisive response against the terror camps in Pakistan and PoK through 'Operation Sindoor,'" stated Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, highlighting the importance of unity in preserving India's integrity.

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha emphasized the collective resolve to support the military's efforts.

Rahul Gandhi extended his best wishes to the armed forces, assuring them of the Congress party's complete backing.

Jairam Ramesh, another party leader, commended the military's precision in the operation, stressing the critical need for national unity at this juncture.

Veteran leader Sharad Pawar from NCP (SP) remarked that no nation can remain passive after a terror attack, asserting that the operation sends a clear message of India's assertiveness.

In a social media update, Pawar mentioned his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the operation, pledging his party's unwavering support during these challenging times.

He noted the importance of a cautious approach in responding to terrorist threats, emphasizing that the strikes targeted camps in PoK supported by Pakistan.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, despite her past confrontations with the Modi administration, called for unity in the fight against terrorism, urging all to collaborate without division.

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed his support, stating, "With our Army, for our nation. Tamil Nadu stands resolute."

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal echoed similar sentiments, declaring that "140 crore Indians stand with the Indian Army in this fight against terrorism."

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also conveyed similar messages of solidarity.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav released a video statement affirming that India and its Army have consistently opposed terrorism and separatism.

"The Indian Army has always safeguarded our mothers and their traditions. We believe in truth, non-violence, and peace, but we know how to respond decisively to threats against our unity and sovereignty," he stated.

Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized PM Modi and the BJP for politicizing the 2019 Pulwama attack and cautioned against similar actions regarding the Pahalgam incident.

"The credit for avenging the Pahalgam attack belongs solely to the Indian Army. Any attempt by a party or government to claim political credit is an injustice to the victims," he remarked.

Uddhav Thackeray, the party president, described the military's actions against terror hideouts as a "proud moment," commending the armed forces' capabilities demonstrated through Operation Sindoor.

Both the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party praised the military's efforts in 'Operation Sindoor.'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lauded the armed forces for their precise strikes, asserting that terror has no place in India and that the nation will respond with strength and unity.

"Their heroic actions reaffirm that India will never tolerate terrorism in any form," he stated on social media.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) highlighted the military's assertion that the retaliatory strikes were focused and non-escalatory, urging the government to protect the nation's unity and integrity.

"In the all-party meeting convened by the Union Government, all political factions expressed support for the measures taken against terrorists and their supporters," they noted.

The Communist Party of India (CPI) reiterated the importance of diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and to seek political resolutions.