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Hans India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Trying to benefit friends abroad: BJP's Sinha accuses Congress over questions on 'Operation Sindoor'
New Delhi: BJP National Spokesperson Tuhin Sinha on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for questioning India's 'Operation Sindoor', and suggested that the party seems to be attempting to benefit its 'foreign allies'. Speaking to IANS, Tuhin Sinha said, 'The way the Congress party is repeatedly creating doubts about our achievements in 'Operation Sindoor', it certainly seems that it is trying to benefit its friends abroad. "The Congress keeps asking the same question: How many losses did we suffer? What were our casualties? Prime Minister Modi has already responded, and our party has also addressed this seriously. If the Congress wants a clearer answer, it will have to wait.' He claimed, 'This is the same Congress party that has never celebrated Pakistan's defeats. On May 10, a list was released of Pakistan Air Force air bases that were destroyed by our armed forces. Yet, did we ever see the Congress party celebrate that victory?" He questioned, "The Congress must decide whose side it is on. Why is it so eager to know our losses when the entire world has acknowledged this as a major achievement and a significant victory for India?' Sinha further addressed the controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump's comments, which Congress has frequently referenced. 'Trump has been changing his statements repeatedly. India's position is clear — this was a bilateral conversation limited to the DGMO level, after which a ceasefire was announced. There is no role for any third party. If a third party gives a statement contrary to our official stance, the Congress should trust its own government and its DGMO rather than mislead Indian citizens with irresponsible remarks," he told IANS. On the Congress' demand for a special session of Parliament, Sinha questioned the urgency. 'Why is the Congress so restless? The Monsoon Session will begin in less than a month. What is the need for a special session now? Do they want to use it to make statements that become headlines in the Pakistani media? Are they aiming to benefit their foreign friends with such remarks? This is a direct question to Mallikarjun Kharge.' He added, 'All the necessary information regarding the strikes has already been shared multiple times. Even Congress leaders like Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor have clarified it abroad. So, the Congress should stop misleading the country.' On the Murshidabad violence, Sinha professed, 'Many pieces of evidence have now emerged proving that the violence was sponsored by Mamata Banerjee's party. It is appropriate to call it 'state-sponsored terrorism.' During the time of the violence, the Waqf law was becoming an issue, and Mamata Banerjee was inciting the Muslim community against it. She even claimed she would not allow anti-terror laws to be implemented in Bengal. Under what law does she have the right to block central legislation in a state? No state has this authority.' He further added, 'By making such statements, Mamata Banerjee was indirectly encouraging those involved in the violence. A committee appointed by the Calcutta High Court has also provided supporting evidence. Whenever the deployment of BSF in Murshidabad is discussed, Mamata Banerjee openly opposes it. One of our party workers approached the High Court, after which BSF was deployed under the court's order.' Sinha questioned Banerjee's opposition to central security forces. 'Why does she hate the BSF? Is it because they're preventing illegal migration from Bangladesh? Her apparent intention to alter Bengal's demographic profile is deeply concerning. Many unanswered questions remain regarding the Murshidabad violence. It is alarming that such incidents, involving Trinamool leaders, have become common in Bengal's border districts.' Reacting further on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Sinha pointed out recent actions taken post 'Operation Sindoor'. 'In the last few weeks, BJP-ruled states have deported thousands of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Gujarat alone deported many. Similar actions are underway in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and even Odisha.' However, he criticised Opposition-ruled states for inaction. 'States governed by the INDIA bloc are actively settling illegal Bangladeshis. The Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand is heavily impacted, yet the Hemant Soren government shows no interest in tackling it. In fact, illegal immigrants are grabbing tribal lands with the state's support,' he claimed. He warned that illegal migration poses a significant threat. 'After 'Operation Sindoor', elements from Pakistan and Bangladesh may resort to proxy warfare. The presence of illegal migrants within our borders is a serious national security concern. BJP governments are taking decisive action, and we expect the same from Mamata Banerjee, Hemant Soren, and other INDIA bloc leaders. This is a national issue. No political compromise can be accepted when it comes to India's security," he concluded.
News18
21 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi Likely To Inaugurate Kashmir Rail Link In June, Flag Off Vande Bharat From Katra
Last Updated: The Prime Minister will flag off the Vande Bharat train services from Katra town in the Jammu division to Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley in the coming days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the first-ever rail link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country by the end of the first week of June. The railway authorities are making the final preparations for this significant event. The Prime Minister will flag off the Vande Bharat train services from Katra town in the Jammu division to Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley in the coming days. Initially scheduled for April 19, the inauguration was postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The event was further delayed following a terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, which resulted in the death of 26 people. In response, Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6 and 7, targeting terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, with Pakistan attempting drone attacks in India, which were successfully thwarted by Indian forces. On May 10, Indian forces carried out strikes on 11 airbases in Pakistan, causing significant damage. Following these events, the Pakistan Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) reached out to his Indian counterpart, leading to a ceasefire agreement between the two countries. Katra-Srinagar Rail Link A Railways ministry official had told News18 in April that the journey between Katra and Srinagar takes about six to seven hours by road, while a flight takes less than one hour. 'Katra is well connected with almost all parts of the country. There are direct trains from various cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kanyakumari. The new Vande Bharat between Katra and Srinagar will offer more comfortable journeys. Those planning to go to Kashmir can first reach Katra and then take the new Vande Bharat for the journey ahead," the official said. The completion of the Udhampur Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL) has enabled train movement between Jammu and Kashmir. Currently, trains operate between Srinagar and Sangaldan railway stations. With the completion of the section between Sangaldan and Katra, trains will now operate between these areas as well. The Prime Minister will inaugurate this section on Saturday. Trials have been conducted on this section for the past several weeks. The USBRL project was planned and announced in 1994-95. While the part in the Kashmir Valley—Qazigund to Baramulla—became operational by 2009, connectivity to the railway network beyond the Valley remained unfulfilled. With the completion of the Anji Khand Bridge and the Chenab Bridge, the Valley is now connected to the rest of the country by rail. Additional security measures are being planned at the Katra station compared to other stations. Talks are ongoing for proper security checks and thorough frisking of passengers for trains going to Kashmir, considering the area's sensitivity. Features Of The Specially Designed Vande Bharat In January, News18 had reported on the unique features of the train, which include heating elements in windshields, silicon heating pads in water and bio-toilet tanks, heated plumbing pipelines, and heaters in Indian toilets. These upgrades will allow the chair car trains to operate throughout the year, even in the harsh Kashmir winters. The eight-coach train has two classes—one Executive Class coach and seven AC Chair Car coaches. The special modifications to the Vande Bharat train were made due to the region's special weather conditions, where temperatures can drop below zero. 'Changes have been made in the Vande Bharat train as Srinagar and other parts of the Valley witness temperatures in the minus. This special train will allow train connectivity to the region even in the harshest weather," the official said. In summary, the inauguration of the Vande Bharat train service between Katra and the Kashmir Valley marks a significant milestone, providing a vital rail link and enhanced connectivity for the region.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
India-Pakistan conflict involves more than just talks and diplomatic gestures: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Madrid (Spain), June 2 (ANI): Indian parliamentarians attending diplomatic engagements in Madrid conveyed a unified and strong stance on India-Pakistan relations and the global fight against terrorism, urging international solidarity with India's position. DMK MP Kanimozhi underlined the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, stating, 'The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we've also reached out to friendly nations and nations which have some misconceptions that we can resolve issues just by speaking to them and calling Pakistan over for a coffee and saying we will resolve these conflicts. It's much more than what meets the eye for many people.' Her remarks highlighted the challenges India faces in addressing Pakistan's role in regional tensions. Supporting this perspective, AAP MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal emphasised Pakistan's pervasive involvement in terrorism worldwide. He said, 'Be it the UK or even France, Pakistan has a hand in every terrorist incident in the world... Prime Minister Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We want peace, we want to grow and let others grow as well.' This sentiment echoed the need for global cooperation to curb terrorism. Recounting historical aggression, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai pointed to Pakistan's violent past, reminding that 'Pakistan was born in 1947... They attacked Kashmir, and then they attacked India in 1965. Nowhere in the world you will see that an Army butchered, killed and raped its own women and people - Pakistan did it in East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh.' His statement reflected longstanding mistrust rooted in past conflicts. BJP MP Capt Brijesh Chowta (Retd) further condemned Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, warning the international community, 'It is Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism which different nations need to understand. Today, we might be the victims of it; tomorrow, the world will be a victim of it. Many nations tell us that India should sit and talk. Who to talk to is the question. Do we talk to the elected government in Pakistan? If there is one? Do we talk to the army there? Do we talk to the Islamic clergy?...' His remarks questioned the feasibility of dialogue given Pakistan's internal complexities. Responding to US President Trump's claim of credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta clarified, 'Who can say what about him? Neither you nor we can. In a situation like this, the world leaders talk to each other. They convey their condolences, they talk, and convey their message... The Pakistani DGMO called our DGMO and requested a ceasefire, which we accepted in good faith as we want peace... There was no pressure from anyone from anywhere.' His comments emphasised that the ceasefire was a bilateral decision aimed at peace. On the firm Indian response to terrorism, Gurdaspur-born Senator from Barcelona, Robert Masih Nahar, praised Operation Sindoor, stating, 'The government should have done this earlier. We tolerated them for long, we tried to make them understand, but there has to be a day when India had to teach them that it will not tolerate any terrorist attack. It was a good step by India. A terrorist country and those who are running it must get a message that they will get a befitting reply. All the countries are against terrorism. The delegations will talk to the government here, and I think they will get this assurance that Spain is with India.' His remarks reflected international support for India's decisive stance against terrorism. In line with this firm stance, the Modi government has undertaken a significant diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor by forming seven multi-party delegations. These delegations aim to inform global partners about Pakistan's continued involvement in terrorism and to reinforce India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This diplomatic effort seeks to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and on the broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was a decisive military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, underscoring India's resolve to counter terrorism with strong measures. (ANI)
Malaysia Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
Op Sindoor named after terrorists removed vermillion mark from forehead of sisters: All-party delegation memeber in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation visiting key global capital including Malaysia to highlight India's stand on terorrism said that a series of air strikes carried by Indian armed forces across Pakistan were codenamed as operation Sindoor after terrorists gunned down husbands of sisters which led to the removal of vermilion markfrom their forehead. 'The sisters put vermilion on their heads and the terrorists come from afar and they gunned down their husbands in front of their family and that leads to the removal of the vermilion mark from their forehead and that's why this particular offensive launched by India was named Operation Sindoor,' Sarangi said. She also boasted about India being the 'largest democracy' in the world. 'All of us sitting here deserve congratulations because we belong to India, the largest democracy in the world. We deserve congratulations because we are the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan, and we will be the third-largest economy in the world in the next 2.5-3 years,' she said. The delegation on Sunday highlighted that terrorists attempted to create communal disharmony in India through the Pahalgam terror attack by targeting specific groups, but their efforts were unsuccessful. While interacting with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Jha showcased India's resilience and unity in the face of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.'... In Pahalagam, they segregated on our religious lines to create communal disharmony in the country. But nothing such happened in India...,' said Jha. Jha also shared details about Pakistan's attempt to establish a ceasefire, stating that the Pakistan DGMO tried to contact India's DGMO in the morning. However, due to a hotline issue, the message was conveyed through the Pakistan embassy in India. The delegation, led by Jha, is on a visit to partner countries to reinforce India's firm resolve against cross-border terrorism and its zero-tolerance policy. So far, they have visited Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. The delegation includes BJP MPs Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, and Aparajita Sarangi; Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee; CPI-M's John Brittas; Congress leader and former Union minister Salman Khurshid; and Mohan Kumar. (ANI)
Malaysia Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
Op Sindoor named after terrorists removed vermilion mark from forehead of sisters: All-party delegation member in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation visiting key global capital including Malaysia to highlight India's stand on terorrism said that a series of air strikes carried by Indian armed forces across Pakistan were codenamed as operation Sindoor after terrorists gunned down husbands of sisters which led to the removal of vermilion markfrom their forehead. 'The sisters put vermilion on their heads and the terrorists come from afar and they gunned down their husbands in front of their family and that leads to the removal of the vermilion mark from their forehead and that's why this particular offensive launched by India was named Operation Sindoor,' Sarangi said. She also boasted about India being the 'largest democracy' in the world. 'All of us sitting here deserve congratulations because we belong to India, the largest democracy in the world. We deserve congratulations because we are the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan, and we will be the third-largest economy in the world in the next 2.5-3 years,' she said. The delegation on Sunday highlighted that terrorists attempted to create communal disharmony in India through the Pahalgam terror attack by targeting specific groups, but their efforts were unsuccessful. While interacting with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Jha showcased India's resilience and unity in the face of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.'... In Pahalagam, they segregated on our religious lines to create communal disharmony in the country. But nothing such happened in India...,' said Jha. Jha also shared details about Pakistan's attempt to establish a ceasefire, stating that the Pakistan DGMO tried to contact India's DGMO in the morning. However, due to a hotline issue, the message was conveyed through the Pakistan embassy in India. The delegation, led by Jha, is on a visit to partner countries to reinforce India's firm resolve against cross-border terrorism and its zero-tolerance policy. So far, they have visited Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. The delegation includes BJP MPs Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, and Aparajita Sarangi; Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee; CPI-M's John Brittas; Congress leader and former Union minister Salman Khurshid; and Mohan Kumar. (ANI)
