Key Points:
- Operation Sindoor: Indian forces struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating over 80 terrorists in a 25-minute precision operation.
- Congress convened an urgent meeting, led by President Mallikarjun Kharge, to salute the Army’s courage and express full support for national security.
- Rahul Gandhi and other top leaders praised the armed forces and reiterated Congress’s commitment to stand with the government against terrorism.
- Congress emphasized unity and solidarity, calling for all political parties to support the nation’s security interests.
- The operation targeted only terror infrastructure, avoiding civilian and military sites, and was hailed as a measured, responsible response.
New Delhi: India’s bold response to the Pahalgam terror attack-Operation Sindoor-has drawn strong support from across the political spectrum, with the Congress party convening an urgent leadership meeting to salute the armed forces and reinforce national unity.
Operation Sindoor: Decisive Action Against Terror
In the early hours of May 7, Indian armed forces launched a coordinated assault on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), targeting key hubs of Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The 25-minute operation, involving 24 precision missile strikes, killed over 80 terrorists and crippled major terror infrastructure. The strikes were meticulously planned to avoid civilian and military sites, underscoring India’s commitment to responsible action.
Congress Rallies Behind the Army
Following the operation’s success, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge chaired an emergency meeting at the party’s Delhi headquarters. Kharge praised the “courage, resolve, and patriotism” of the armed forces, declaring, “We are proud of our security forces that carried out Operation Sindoor and gave a befitting reply to Pakistan in response to the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack”.
Kharge emphasized the need for unity, stating, “Congress is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the bravehearts of our country. We are giving full support for national security. There is no discrimination on this issue. We are together in this”.
Rahul Gandhi: “Full Support, Best Wishes”
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi echoed these sentiments, extending “complete support, best wishes, and much love” to the armed forces. He called Operation Sindoor a true tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and affirmed Congress’s unwavering backing for the government’s actions against terrorism.
A Call for National Solidarity
Congress leaders stressed that national unity and solidarity are paramount in the face of cross-border terrorism. The party confirmed its participation in the all-party meeting called by the government, reiterating that “national interest is supreme for us”.
A United Front Against Terror
Operation Sindoor has not only delivered a powerful blow to terror networks but also galvanized political unity in India. As Congress and other parties rally behind the armed forces, the nation sends a clear message: India stands united in the fight against terrorism, with the safety, unity, and independence of the country above all else.
