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India Gazette
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"Extremely tragic": Priyanka Gandhi condoles death of Army personnel in Sikkim landslide
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday condoled the death of three Army personnel after a landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck the military camp at Chaten in Lachen town of Sikkim. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, 'The news of our soldiers being martyred due to a landslide at an army camp in Sikkim is extremely tragic. May God grant peace to the departed souls and a place at His divine feet. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families.' 'The nation will always remain indebted to our martyrs and their families,' the Congress MP said. Three army personnel died and six others went missing in the June 1 incident. Four individuals have been rescued with minor injuries, while the mortal remains of three brave personnel--Havaldar Lakhbindar Singh, Lance Naik Manish Thakur and Porter Abhishek Lakra-- have been recovered, said the army. Lt Gen Zubin Minawalla, GOC Trishakti Corps, visited the site to oversee rescue efforts. Rescue teams are relentlessly working around the clock under extremely challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions to locate and rescue the six personnel who remain missing. The Indian Army expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the bravehearts who lost their lives in the incident. Every effort is being made to provide necessary support to the bereaved families in this hour of grief, the Army said. 'The Indian Army remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of all its personnel, demonstrating its unyielding spirit and dedication to duty even in the face of nature's fury,' the Army said in a statement. Incessant rainfall and a cloudburst in northern Sikkim on the night of May 30-31 triggered widespread devastation, severely damaging critical roads and bridges. The River Teesta surged sharply, snapping regional connectivity. In view of the grim situation, Project Swastik of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has swiftly launched rescue and restoration operations in the Gangtok-Chungthang and Chungthang-Lachen/Lachung sectors. Earlier today, tourists in Lachung were actively evacuated through a coordinated effort involving the police, residents, forest personnel, and the Lachung Hotel Association. Gyatso Lachungpa, president of the Lachung Hotel Association, led the evacuation operation on the ground with support from the local administration. On Sunday, Mangan district Superintendent of Police Dechu Bhutia said that over a thousand tourists were stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Mangan District due to the rains inducing landslides, bridge collapse and damage due to a high rise of the River Teesta. (ANI)
India Gazette
12-05-2025
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"Don't understand why Rahul Gandhi wants to have Parliament special session": BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar
ANI 12 May 2025, 13:08 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said that he is unable to understand why Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wants to have a special session of Parliament as when important bills are being debated in the House, he and his sister (Priyanka Gandhi) don't show up. 'I don't understand why Rahul Gandhi wants to have a special session of Parliament because he doesn't show up in regular sessions of Parliament. When important bills are being debated, he and his sister (Priyanka Gandhi) don't show up,' Chandrasekhar told ANI. He further said that PM Modi and the Indian armed forces have made it clear that every incident of terrorism will be treated as an 'act of war.' 'What India has done to Pakistan in the last few days is absolutely unprecedented. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces have made it clear that every incident of terrorism will be treated as an act of war and an act of war will be given a very suitable deterrent response. What has happened in the last three days is unprecedented? The reach and depth with which the Indian armed forces have taken the battle forward is unprecedented and has never happened in the independent history of India,' he added. Yesterday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of the Parliament. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the 'unanimous request' of the Opposition to convene a special session of Parliament 'immediately.' 'It is crucial for the people and their representatives to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and today's ceasefire, first announced by U.S. President Trump. This will also be an opportunity to demonstrate our collective resolve to meet the challenges ahead. I trust that you will consider this demand seriously and swiftly,' Rahul Gandhi said. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month. (ANI)
India Gazette
12-05-2025
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"We will always be indebted" Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to soldiers killed in cross-border shelling
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday condoled the demise of soldiers killed in the cross-border shelling by Pakistan. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted the supreme sacrifice made by the soldiers, saying 'we will forever be indebted to our martyrs and their families.' 'The martyrdom of many of our soldiers during the Indian Army's action against terrorists and military confrontation with Pakistan is extremely sad. Our army's brave Subedar Pawan Kumar ji, Sepoy M Murali Naik ji, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar ji, BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz ji, Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, Rifleman Sunil Kumar and Rajouri Police Officer Raj Kumar Thapa ji have made the supreme sacrifice for the security of the country. Apart from this, many civilians have also lost their lives,' Priyanka Gandhi wrote on X. 'I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The entire nation stands with the bereaved families in this difficult timIe. We will always be indebted to our martyrs and their families,' she added. Earlier, Border Security Forces Constable Deepak Chingakham succumbed to injuries sustained in cross-border firing by the Pakistan Rangers in RS Pura, Jammu division, during the intervening night of May 9 and 10. DG BSF and All Ranks paid condolences to Deepak Chingakham.'DG BSF and All Ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by Constable Deepak Chingakham in the line of duty. He was injured in cross border fire by Pakistan on 10th May 2025 along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area, Jammu. He succumbed to his injuries today, on 11th May 2025,' BSF said in a post on X. BSF also confirmed that Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid his last respects to BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz. The LG honoured the soldier's sacrifice, offering condolences to his family and praying for their strength in this hour of grief. On Sunday, Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said five soldiers lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. 'I pay my solemn homage to my five fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians who tragically lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. Our hearts go out to the bereaved sacrifices shall always be remembered,'Ghai said. The Indian Armed Forces' May 7 precision strikes under Operation Sindoor have dismantled nine major terror camps associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Five of the nine terror camps were located in PoK, and the other four in Pakistan. Among the destroyed camps in Pakistan, two of those, Muridke and Bhawalpur stand out more, as they not only serve as residences for major commanders but also serve as epicentres for radicalisation and various training courses on intelligence and arms handling for Laskar as well as Jaish-e-Mohammad. Among the key terror operatives eliminated in the operation was Rauf Azhar the brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar the Jaish Chief. Rauf Azhar a proscribed terrorist is wanted for his part in the conspiracy to hijack IC-814. (ANI)
India Gazette
07-05-2025
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- India Gazette
"We are extremely proud...": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praises Army over 'Operation Sindoor' strikes on terror camps
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday praised the Indian Army for carrying out Operation Sindoor, initiating precision strikes aimed at the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Priyanka Gandhi wrote, 'We are extremely proud of our army. Our brave soldiers protect our freedom and integrity. May God protect them and give them immense courage to face challenges with patience and bravery.' Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) praised the Indian Army for carrying out Operation Sindoor, initiating precision strikes aimed at the terror infrastructure in Pakistan.'Proud of our Armed Forces. Jai Hind!' Gandhi posted on X. Congress leader Pawan Khera said, 'We are proud of our Army. If someone threatens Indian citizens, they will meet the same fate. Our Army has proven that again. On the night of April 22, we (Congress) said that we would stand with the government. If someone threatens India, we will support what the government decides. The country stands united.' Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge also applauded the accomplishment of the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, saying that national unity and solidarity were the need of the hour. He said that the Congress has stood with the decisions of the armed forces and the government since the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people. 'Since the day of the Pahalgam Terror Attack, the Indian National Congress has categorically stood with the Armed Forces and the Government to take any decisive action against cross-border terror. National Unity and solidarity are the need of the hour, and the Indian National Congress stands with our Armed Forces. Our leaders have shown the path in past, and National Interest is supreme for us,' Kharge posted on X. 'India has an unflinching National Policy against all forms of terrorism emanating from Pakistan and PoK. We are extremely proud of our Indian Armed Forces, who have struck terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. We applaud their resolute resolve and courage,' he added. Operation Sindoor, a targeted military action against nine anti-India terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was carried out in retaliation for the terror attack in Phalgam. (ANI)
Hans India
07-05-2025
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Extremely proud of our Army: Priyanka Gandhi lauds 'Operation Sindoor', prays for soldiers' safety
New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday expressed strong support for the Indian Army's precision strike 'Operation Sindoor', launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. Taking to social media platform X, Priyanka Gandhi wrote, 'We are extremely proud of our Army. Our brave soldiers protect our freedom and integrity. May God protect them and give them immense courage to face challenges with patience and bravery. Jai Hind.' Earlier in the day Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed pride and support for the Indian armed forces following their precision strike, 'Operation Sindoor'. The remarks came after India carried out a highly coordinated and strategic military operation deep inside Pakistani territory, targeting nine high-value terrorist installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). These sites were believed to be linked to groups responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, including The Resistance Front, a proxy outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Sources confirmed that the operation was meticulously planned and conducted with surgical precision. The strikes were closely monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and senior military commanders throughout the night. According to Indian Army officials, the operation was strictly limited to terror infrastructure and avoided civilian, military, and economic targets in Pakistan. 'Our actions have been focussed and precise. We have only targeted terrorist camps from where attacks against India have been planned and executed,' the Army spokesperson said. The Army emphasised that the strike was non-escalatory in intent, designed solely to neutralise threats emanating from across the border. 'Justice is served. Jai Hind,' the spokesperson concluded. 'Operation Sindoor' is being hailed as one of India's most significant cross-border military actions since the Balakot airstrikes in 2019, underscoring a continued commitment to combating terrorism with strength, precision, and restraint.
