Political parties unite behind armed forces after Pahalgam strike
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New Delhi: Political parties across the spectrum hailed the armed forces and expressed solidarity with the government.BJP chief JP Nadda posted on X: "India's message on Pahalgam: If you tease us, we won't let you go... We will eradicate the scourge of terrorism."Congress hailed the armed forces and extended full support to the government for national unity at this critical juncture. CWC also "paused" the party's ongoing campaigns, including 'Samvidhan Bachao' rallies, in solidarity with the forces."We called a working committee meeting in the wake of the incident in our country and the steps being taken by the government. We take pride in our Indian armed forces who took brave and decisive action on the terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, under Operation Sindoor and gave a befitting reply. We salute the valour, determination and patriotism of our brave jawans. Since the #PahalgamTerrorAttack itself, INC clearly stood united with the armed forces and the government and supported decisive actions against cross-border terrorism ," party chief Mallikarjun Kharge told mediapersons after a meeting of CWC members.Rahul Gandhi said, "We held discussions in the working committee. Full support to our forces. Best wishes to them. Much love to them. Complete support from Congress party and Congress Working Committee."NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said no country could be a mute spectator in the aftermath of a terror attack.Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said the whole country is united against terrorism. "With their unmatched bravery and precision, they (armed forces) have again demonstrated that our nation will defend itself with iron will... The world has witnessed our strength and determination...," Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu posted on X.SP's Akhilesh Yadav, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, AAP's Sanjay Singh, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expressed solidarity with the forces and stood by the government. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi welcomed the targeted strikes.
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