Various political parties Tuesday hailed India's preemptive strikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror camps in Pakistan, with the BJP asserting the country is safe under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive leadership and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi lauding the Indian Air Force for its action.
The Indian Air Force's strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan underscores the willpower and resolve a new India, BJP president Amit Shah said, asserting that it has shown that the country is safe under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong and decisive leadership.
"I congratulate and salute the bravery and valour of our armed forces. Today's action further demonstrates that India is safe and secure under the strong and decisive leadership of PM Nrendra Modi," he said.
"Our New India will not spare any acts of terror and their perpetrators and patrons," Shah added.
Opposition leaders also hailed the IAF for its valour.
Lauding the pilots of the Indian Air Force Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "I salute the pilots of the IAF." The Congress also tweeted hailing the role of the Indian Air Force in keeping Indians safe with its consistent and determined effort.
Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said, "Every Indian who had the pain and anguish of the martyrdom of our forces is greatly relieved and delighted this morning. Salute to the Air Force for a meticulous operation. Our forces are world class anyway. It is the political will of our PM and team that made all the difference."
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "IAF also means India's Amazing Fighters. Jai Hind."
Lauding the Indian Air Force, Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "I salute the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots who have made us proud by striking terror targets in Pakistan."
Punjab minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted, "In the war of right and wrong, you cannot afford to be neutral, The war against terror outfits is spot on...Bravo Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC. Jai Hind."
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