India has taught a lesson to Pakistan, China & Turkey in Operation Sindoor: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
Kumar, who is also patron of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, during his visit to Kashmir said that Supreme Court has commented on the character of Congress and Rahul Gandhi, who they said is not a true Indian.
"Congress didn't give us freedom, they gave us partition. On 14th of August, Pakistan was formed and what was left was called India and this is what they call freedom. They (Congress) are responsible for partition," said Kumar.The RSS leader was on a two day visit to Kashmir along with selected members of MRM and their families across the country. They visited Pahalgam to pay tributes to victims of April 22 attack at Baisaran. They also took out a Tiranga rally in Pahalgam, which they said is aimed at sending message of peace across the country. "Supreme Court has commented on Congress and it's leaders. SC has stated that Rahul is not true Indian. They have also said that demeaning nation and army has become his habit and he should change it. So, SC has put before us the characteristics of Congress and it's leaders. A hint is enough for the wise," said Kumar adding, "Those who participated in freedom struggle doesn't mean they were all Congress people, they were freedom lovers of the country."
The RSS leader said that the government, army and people should work together to give befitting response to people spreading violence, be it the internal element here in J&K, elements from Pakistan or those from China. "After Pahalgam attack Operation Sindoor was against Pakistan and not against anyone in India or Kashmir. We targeted their air bases because we had to teach a lesson to China and we flew drones to teach Turkey a lesson. We had to tell the world that India is an independent new power of the world," said Kumar, adding, "He (Chinese foreign minister) coming here is diplomacy. We will shake hands and if need arises we can twist the hand as well."The RSS leader said that good relations are important for within a family as well as with the neighbours. "But both sides have to play a role in improving relations...After repeated defeats in wars Pakistan resorted to terrorism and people of Kashmir were both victims and perpetrators of violence. This place bore the brunt of this violence," said Kumar.
Kumar said that India doesn't acknowledge anyone as "intervenor in Kashmir issue." The RSS leader reiterated that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir belongs to India and rejected the two Nation Theory as well. "Muslims and Hindus are not two nations, we inclduing all minorities are one nation called Hindustani. We are one nation, citizens of one country with one flag... May be some day all us here will be in Lahore and do this interaction here," said Kumar. The RSS leader said that "terror and terrorism" has no religion. "So, no one will organize or participate in the funeral prayers of any terrorist and he won't be provided with the land for the last rites. Like the people of Mumbai decided for Kasab," said Kumar. He further said that there was a time when Kashmiri policeman would be killed and other than his family and relatives, nobody would participate in their funerals. "Instead thousands of people, in some cases even 50,000 people would participate in the funeral of terrorist...but now Kashmir has changed this message and this new message we have to take forward. So walk on the path of peace and development and we will suport you all," said Kumar adding, "We will also spread the message that Kashmir which was once known as paradise on earth is once again on the same path."
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