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India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Proportionate but befitting reply": BJP's Ram Madhav hails security forces over Operation Sindoor
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav on Thursday congratulated the security forces for executing targeted operations inside Pakistan under the Operation Sindoor, where major terrorist camps were neutralised. Speaking to ANI, Madhav asserted that security forces have given a 'proportionate but befitting' reply to Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism. 'We all must thank and congratulate our government as well as our Security Forces for giving a proportionate but befitting reply to Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in India. Our Security Forces in general have demonstrated extreme competence but also extreme care in executing targeted operations inside Pakistan, neutralising the major bases of the terrorist outfits in the country,' Madhav told ANI. He stated that India has repeatedly told Pakistan that their misadventures would not go unpunished. Warning Pakistan, the BJP leader said that any further misadventure by the neighbouring country would force India to take further stringent measures. 'In the last 10 years, we repeatedly conveyed to Pakistan that its misadventure will not go unpunished. When Uri happened, eight years ago, we attacked their terror bases in PoK. After the Pulwana incident, we crossed the international border and attacked Balakot. Finally, we went 100 km inside and destroyed the terror headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Pakistan must get its lesson properly. Any further misadventure will force India to take further stringent measures,' Madhav added. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also praised the Indian Army for its action against terrorists in Pakistan, saying that it was a matter of pride. He said that the Indian Army had a reputation for not attacking anyone without a reason. He said that India has only attacked terrorist camps and not civilian or military sites. 'The Indian army's action against the terrorists in Pakistan is a matter of pride. The Indian army is a professional army, and it has a reputation for not attacking anyone without a reason, like Pakistan. You have killed 26 innocent civilians of ours, and still we attacked and destroyed only terrorist camps and no civilian area or military sites. We have the right to protect ourselves, and our army has done that,' Raut told ANI. Meanwhile, an all-party meeting is underway at the national capital in the Parliament Annexe Building over Operation Sindoor. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed political parties on India's action on cross-border terrorism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister JP Nadda, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi are among several others who participated in the meeting. Ahead of the meeting, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the country has taken a 'big action' for which all the parties will be briefed about the operation, which is the government's responsibility. He further asserted that the entire nation stands with the Indian Armed Forces. 'Our country has taken a big action. We have called for an all-party meeting over Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by our armed forces. We must brief all the parties about the situation, as it is the responsibility of the government, and the PM has directed us to do so. The entire country is with the armed forces', Kiren Rijiju told ANI. Indian forces conducted the precise strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor on Wednesday. (ANI)
Muscat Daily
16-02-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Indian Ocean bridge, not barrier: Sayyid Badr
Muscat – 'The Indian Ocean is a bridge, not a barrier, and Oman considers all countries as partners,' said H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, at the opening of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on Sunday. The two-day conference, hosted by Oman's Foreign Ministry in collaboration with India Foundation with support from S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, has brought together foreign ministers and representatives from 60 countries to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the Indian Ocean region. Discussions will focus on maritime trade, security, renewable energy and technological innovation. Addressing the gathering, H E Sayyid Badr stressed that the Indian Ocean is not just a body of water, but rather an artery of economic life, a platform for exchange, and a bridge for communication and friendship. 'The ocean was a gateway for our ancestors, and it remains so today,' he said, highlighting Oman's maritime history and its role in fostering trade and cultural exchange. Emphasising the importance of cooperation, he stated, 'We prioritise inclusive dialogue, multilateralism and non-interference. We choose to focus on shared ambitions and view our diversity as a source of strength.' H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister He also stressed the need for sustainable maritime policies, calling for progress in marine stewardship, freedom of navigation, and addressing climate challenges faced by coastal communities. 'Oman's economic vision seeks to balance growth with environmental conservation, especially in the blue economy, port infrastructure and logistics services.' Dr Ram Madhav, President of India Foundation, highlighted the region's economic significance, stating that 70% of global trade passes through the Indian Ocean, which covers an area of 74mn sqkm and is home to 3bn people. However, he warned of challenges including piracy, maritime terrorism, overfishing, human trafficking and rising sea levels. 'These issues require enhanced cooperation and stronger partnerships,' he said. Dr Ram Madhav, President of India Foundation Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, reinforced the need for collective action. 'Our voyage to new horizons is best done as a coordinated flotilla. We are a diverse group, but what unites us is our shared commitment to the well-being of the Indian Ocean region. Stability and security are essential, but beyond that, we must work together to achieve our ambitions and aspirations,' he said. H E Khamis bin Mohammed al Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport in Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, underlined the importance of Oman hosting the conference, given its strategic location and its growing role in international maritime organisations. He informed that the sultanate is working towards green transportation, sustainable ports and eco-friendly sea lanes. The conference will see foreign ministers from 27 countries present their perspectives on common security challenges and strategies to strengthen maritime partnerships.
