Operation Sindoor: HD Deve Gowda lauds Modi's military response to Pakistan
In a personal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former PM and Janata Dal (Secular) president
HD Deve Gowda
on Thursday expressed his admiration for the PM's leadership in the aftermath of the April 22
Pahalgam terror attack
and India's subsequent military response under
Operation Sindoor
.
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Referring to India's targeted strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Gowda described the government's approach as 'mature and restrained,' while noting that Modi's prompt return from Saudi Arabia and his decision to cancel his planned visit to Europe reflected both responsibility and sensitivity to the crisis at hand.
'I have been watching the determined steps that you have taken from day one,' the former PM wrote. 'Your leadership has been exemplary, and history will undoubtedly record it in glowing terms.'
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Gowda acknowledged the immense stress and demands of decision-making in times of national crisis. He remarked that the Prime Minister's spiritual grounding and calm judgement were evident in how the situation was handled, stating, 'I know it is lonely at the top… You have demonstrated that you have it all in good measure.'
As India continues to face threats from across the border, the 93-year-old statesman invoked the values of dharma, praying that divine strength guide the Prime Minister and the country. 'We suffer together but we also rise together as one nation and one people,' he affirmed.
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The letter comes after the Centre held an all-party meeting to brief political leaders about the success of Operation Sindoor. Political unity has since been a central theme, with opposition parties also extending full support to the armed forces and the government.
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