BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the International Court of Justice verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing it as a "big victory" for India.
Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj also called it a great victory for India.
In a major victory for India, the ICJ ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence for Jadhav pronounced by a Pakistani military court.
"The ICJ's verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav is big victory for India. The ICJ directing Pakistan to grant consular access to Jadhav and asking them to review the conviction and the sentence is a welcome decision. It is also a big win for PM Narendra Modi's diplomatic initiative," Singh said.
Swaraj "wholeheartedly" welcomed the verdict and hoped that it will provide the much needed solace to the family members of Jadhav.
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"I wholeheartedly welcome the verdict of International Court of Justice in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav. It is a great victory for India," she tweeted.
She thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the case to the ICJ and senior advocate Harish Salve for arguing the matter very effectively and successfully.
BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli termed it a significant legal victory for India and a major step in ensuring justice for Jadav.
The verdict "confirms the efficacy of the Modi government's diplomatic, strategic and legal efforts in protecting the interests of the country and our citizens", he said, adding that credit is also due to Salve for putting across India's points in a succinct and effective manner before the ICJ.
Some ruling party leaders also had a dig at Pakistan after the neighbouring country claimed that the ICJ verdict was a win for it.
"Not your fault... Judgment delivered in English," Union minister Giriraj Singh tweeted, tagging a Pakistan government tweet claiming win.
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