In Jaipur, Nadda hails Modi's ‘bold, decisive leadership' during Operation Sindorr – ‘Pakistan surrendered in four days'

Indian Express

2 days ago

Operation Sindoor is proof of India's military strength and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'bold decisive leadership', Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's national president JP Nadda said Saturday.
Nadda was visiting Jaipur for an event to mark the 300th birth anniversary of the 16th Century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Speaking to the media outside the airport, Nadda claimed that Operation Sindoor – India's strikes in Pakistan-occupied and Pakistan in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that killed 26 people – provided that 'if anyone attacks our house, they will be answered sternly'.
'Pakistan surrendered in four days,' he said, referring to the ceasefire that India and Pakistan reached on May 10 after days of escalating border tensions.
आज पुण्यश्लोक लोकमाता देवी अहिल्याबाई होलकर जी की 300वीं जयंती के अवसर पर जयपुर में आयोजित भव्य समारोह में सहभागिता कर नारी शक्ति को सादर वंदन किया।
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At the main event at Entertainment Paradise (EP) cinema on Tonk Road, Nadda said it was 'necessary to celebrate the birth anniversary of great contributors to our history, but true tribute to them will be only when we try to adopt their work into our lives'.
'Ahilyabai was not just a great warrior who fought with Mughals after the death of her husband but who also worked for the overall development of her pupils. Ahilyabai Holkar was a complete leader,' he said.
He also claimed that it was the BJP who brought back leaders like Ahilyabai from the dustbin of history, where she had been 'buried for 70 years'. 'We need to ask the question — why was she not remembered for so many years?' he asked.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he claimed, had done much when it came to development. He narrated an instance when Modi was upset to see some women going to relieve themselves in the open after sunset.
'He was embarrassed by this incident and dedicated his work in making toilets in every home,' he claimed 'When Modi ji called for ensuring there are toilets in every home in his speech at the Red Fort, Opposition leaders laughed. But then, those Opposition leaders have always known the word 'India' and not 'Bharat'. They never visited villages to learn about the problems of women. More than 12 crore women in India who didn't have access to toilets are now living a dignified life,' he said.
Nadda also referred to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' — or the Women's Reservation Bill – saying that by 2029, women would make up 33 percent of Parliament.
Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, too, referred to the proposed law – the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act that allocate 33 percent of the seats in Lok Sabha and assemblies for women – calling it a 'true tribute to Ahilyabai'
'Ahilyabai was a just ruler and skilled in administrative matters. She also led the army and ruled Malwa with Lord Shiva as witness,' he said.
Nadda is on a day's visit to Jaipur. According to BJP sources, he is scheduled to meet some BJP legislators behind closed doors.