Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several development projects in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency.
He lauded India’s military operations across the border, stating that for the first time since independence, Indian forces had struck 100 kilometres inside Pakistan, targeting and destroying terrorist camps.
Speaking in Gandhinagar, Shah said, “This has happened for the first time after independence that our military attacked 100 km inside Pakistan and destroyed terrorist camps. Those who used to threaten us that they have atom bombs, thought we would be scared. But our Army, Navy and Air Force have given them such a befitting reply that the entire world is praising the patience of our military and the determined leadership of PM Modi… I salute the valour of our armed forces,” as quoted by news agency ANI.
Elaborating on India’s response to Pakistani provocation, Shah added, “When Pakistan dared to attack the entire Western border, but under the leadership of PM Modi, our Air Defence System has become so perfect that none of the missiles or drones reached India’s land. After killing more than 100 dreadful terrorists, Pakistan was still thinking, and we attacked their 15 air bases, but we didn’t inflict any harm to their people… We destroyed their capability of Air attack…”
“Our military gave a befitting reply to terrorists by attacking 100 km inside Pakistan. Those who planned many international terrorist activities who were hidden in Sialkot and other terrorist camps; the echo of our bomb blasts has sent them a clear message – if any terrorist activity happens with the people of India, the response will be twice in strength,” he added, as per ANI.
Shah attributed the robust response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “Since assuming power, PM Modi has given such a befitting reply to the terrorist attacks that the world is amazed and Pakistan is scared. This time, under Operation Sindoor, the headquarters of the terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan were destroyed. We destroyed nine such sites where terrorists used to be trained and were their hideouts… Our military’s response to terrorists was such that it destroyed camps 100 km inside Pakistan…”
PM Modi Gave Operation Sindoor Name As Tribute To Sisters’ Honour, Says Amit Shah
According to PTI, Shah praised the Prime Minister’s developmental agenda and remarked, “Ever since Narendra Modi became the PM, he has taken the responsibility of developing the entire nation. Under his leadership, India has been progressing rapidly in every sector towards becoming a developed nation. Modi ji has also prioritised the security of the country. Before 2014, terrorists would enter India, attack our citizens, and leave unchallenged. But ever since Modi ji took oath, he has responded to every attack with such precision and strength that the entire world is watching in astonishment.”
IANS reported Shah as saying that Operation Sindoor will be remembered in global military discourse. “As long as military operations are discussed around the world, Operation Sindoor will also be remembered. The name Operation Sindoor was personally given by the Prime Minister, as a tribute to the honour of our mothers and sisters. The respect for sindoor is part of India’s cultural values. By naming the operation Sindoor, a strong message was delivered to the entire world in a unified voice.”