Army's surgical strikes at LoC: Who said what

NEW DELHI: Army's move to carry out surgical strikes against terror launch pads at the LoC have been welcomed by politicians across party lines. Here are some of the reactions...

Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister

"Country is safe in hands of PM Modi and Army, that's why people in different parts of world are appreciating the steps taken to counter terror. At least now Pakistan will stop terrorism against India."

Sonia Gandhi, Congress president

"We stand with the government in its actions to protect country's security. Party hopes Pak will recognise that it bears a great responsibility in continuing cross-border terrorist attacks against India. Congress expects that Pakistan will take effective action to dismantle infrastructure of terrorism that it has supported."

Randeep Surjewala, Congress chief spokesperson

"INC wholeheartedly supports the surgical strike on terror pads in PoK by Indian Army. Salute the valour of our armed forces."

Sidharth Nath Singh, BJP national secretary

"A salute to armed forces and to the leadership of the Prime Minister for securing our borders and defending from Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. A responsible government acts and talks less. And that has been the practise of this government under Modi's leadership."

Raman Singh, Chhattisgarh chief minister"This decisive action amply demonstrates PM Modi's iron will and commitment to safeguard India."

Dr Nirmal Singh, J&K Deputy Chief Minister
"Pak was behaving like a terrorist state;befitting reply was needed.These strikes boosted morale of our Army."

Raj Babbar, UP Congress president

"If our Army has taken a decision, the whole nation will support them."

Shashi Tharoor, Congress leader
"I am very proud of the Indian Army, the real message has been sent to Pakistan. Well done."

Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP leader

"This is a lesson for all terrorists; we have the right to self defence."

Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress president

"We congratulate the Indian army for undertaking surgical strikes on

terror launch pads

. We stand completely behind our Armed Forces."

Hansraj Ahir, Union minister of state, Home

"We welcome this move; hopefully Pak will learn a lesson and stop its misdeeds forever."

Sitaram Yechury, CPM"We have seen our DGMO briefing, saw the Pakistani reaction, besides that we have no official information."

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