Surgical strikes: Stand with govt, says Sonia; leaders applaud PM, Army
New Delhi: Political parties and leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded the Indian Army for the surgical strikes conducted across the Line of Control (LoC) on terror launch pads in Pakistan on Wednesday night.
Amit Shah, BJP President
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Thursday said the way the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes across the LoC without any loss of life explains its valour and capabilities.
Shah also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and the Indian Army in this regard.
Shah in a statement said, "The Indian army has shown their courage and valour by successfully carrying out surgical strikes and destroying terrorist launch pads."
"It has happened for the first time that the Indian Army has carried out such a serious attack without losing any life. The Indian Army has made the whole nation proud," the statement added.
Manohar Parrikar, Defence Minister
"Congratulations to the Indian Army for the successful operation," Defence Minister Parrikar said on Twitter.
Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister
"India is capable of repelling all forces that subvert peace in the region. We are proud of the Indian Army and leadership of @narendamodiji. We are proud of the #IndianArmy for taking pre-emptive action and repelling terrorists' attempt to destabilise peace and tranquility in the region,” Finance Minister Jaitley said.
Sonia Gandhi, Congress President
"We stand with the Govt in its actions to protect country’s security" surgical strike. Party hopes Pak will recognise that it bears a great responsibility in continuing cross-border terrorist attacks against India," says Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
Mehbooba Mufti, J&K Chief Minister
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti expresses grave concern over escalation of situation along the state's borders with Pakistan. She urges restraint, says Indo-Pak confrontation could lead to disaster of epic proportions.
M. Venkaiah Naidu, Urban Development Minister
"These operations are a part of a mandate of the Indian Army to foil any attempts of infiltration into our soil. The army operation was a part of their responsibility in defending unity, safety and security of the country."
"The country is safe in the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Army. The Prime Minister has reassured nation that such acts will not be tolerated." he added.
Suresh Prabhu, Railway Minister
“Congratulations to the #IndianArmy for carrying out #SurgicalStrikes. Our government is committed to counter the menace of terrorism,” Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu said.
Prakash Javadekar, Minister of HRD
“Nation is proud of PM @narendramodi for isolating #Pakistan and now conducting surgical strikes to give a befitting reply to proxy war,” Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar said.
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister
Hailing the Army after the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the entire country stands behind the armed forces.
However, AAP leaders, who had earlier attacked Modi after the Uri attack for not acting against Pakistan, remained silent on the governments move.
Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena MP
BJP ally Shiv Sena, which has often taunted the central government over its alleged lack of action against Pakistan-based terrorists, congratulated the Prime Minister and said armed forces have the capacity "to unfurl the tricolour in Lahore and Karachi".
"We congratulate the armed forces and government over this action. We should not step back and go ahead as India and armed forces have the capacity to unfurl the tricolour in Lahore and Karachi. We congratulate the Prime Minister,” Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.
Sharad Pawar, NCP President
NCP President and former Defence Minister Sharad Pawar also lauded the army while JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav said the whole country is one in support of the defence forces and the government.
"Bravo Brave hearts! Feel proud of Jawans for Surgical Strike on terrorist camps in PoK," Pawar tweeted.
Shashi Tharoor, Congress parliamentarian
"I am very proud of the Indian Army, the real message has been sent to Pakistan. Well done," Congress MP Tharoor said.
Virender Sehwag
“Salute to Indian Army. The boys have played really well. Jai Hind,” cricketer Virender Sehwag said.
Surgical Strikes conducted
Indian Army conducted surgical strikes last night on terror launch pads across the Line of Control. Speaking to media today, Director General of Military Operations Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said that the motive of the operation was to hit out at the terrorists who were planning to infiltrate into the Indian Territory.
Lt General Singh informed that significant casualty was caused to terrorists during the operation.
The DGMO said, it is a matter of serious concern that there have been many infiltration bids by terrorists at the LoC and it was reflected in the terror attacks in Poonch and Uri on 11th and 18th of this month.
He said nothing was done despite India's persistent request to Pakistan not to allow territory under its control to be used for terror activities. He said Pakistan gave a commitment to India in 2004 that it will not allow its soil to be used for anti India terror activities.
He informed that almost 20 infiltration attempts have been successfully foiled by Indian Army this year. He said India has also offered consular access to apprehended terrorists from Pakistan and finger prints and DNA samples of the terrorists killed in Uri and Poonch attacks can also be made available to the neighbouring country.
The DGMO said that he spoke to his Pakistani counterpart to share India's concerns and told him about the surgical strikes. He said, India cannot allow terrorists to operate across the LoC.
