Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 25 (ANI): Asserting that India is a “peace-loving” country, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma said on Sunday that the entire nation witnessed the courage and valor of the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
“Mann Ki Baat program is heard in different parts of the country. This program marks the beginning of a new revolution. Day by day, people—especially the youth—are connecting with it. Today, our state president was also here; we listened to the Mann Ki Baat program at this booth in Srinagar. The whole country saw the courage and valor of the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor. India is a peace-loving country; we want peace,” he told ANI during the 122nd episode of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Sunil Sharma also referenced the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.
Sharma further stated, “At present, our economy is growing very fast… Pakistan is declining by the day. It is an unruly country that does not want India to progress at this pace… What happened on April 22 was a conspiracy to halt India’s rapid development. We are a peace-loving country, we want peace—but not at the cost of our citizens.”
Speaking to ANI, BJP spokesperson and Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi, said, “Prime Minister Modi highlighted every place, starting from Jammu and Kashmir, where Operation Sindoor was glorified with the Tiranga in everyone’s hands. The Tiranga is flying in everyone’s heart too.”
In his 122nd address, PM Modi underscored the valor of the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, stating that the entire country stands united against terrorism, filled with anger and determination. He also highlighted ongoing development efforts in Maoist-affected regions such as Chhattisgarh’s Bastar and Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli.
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives, reflected a calibrated tri-services response characterized by precision, professionalism, and purpose. (ANI)
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