Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails Operation Sindoor; says video footage of strike leaves no room for doubt

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. File Pic

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for carrying out Operation Sindoor and maintained that the video footage of the missile strikes leaves no room for doubt, reported news agency PTI.

In retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes early Wednesday on nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.

In a video message, Fadnavis said, "Let us congratulate the Indian armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the strike. It was a precision strike that destroyed nine terrorist camp sites. This time, the video footage of the airstrike is available, leaving no scope for anyone to seek proof of it," reported PTI.

Calling it a proud moment for the country, he said the attack demonstrated India's resolve in the fight against terrorism.

"The attack on us will not be tolerated by Bharat. It will be avenged properly and we did it today," he stated.

He noted that 'Operation Sindoor', the very name of the military offensive symbolised the seriousness and significance of the mission, hinting at the deep national sentiment behind the strike.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for successfully conducting 'Operation Sindoor' and giving a befitting reply to Pakistan-sponsored terror elements, reported PTI.

Retaliating against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces on early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke.

Talking to reporters, Shinde congratulated the armed forces, PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for conducting military strikes under Operation Sindoor two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, reported PTI.

India has given a befitting reply to terror elements operating from Pakistan, he said.

"The nation has complete faith in the capabilities of our armed forces, and stands united behind them," said Ajit Pawar, lauding the soldiers involved in the operation, reported PTI.

He said Operation Sindoor has once again demonstrated that India will not tolerate Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Pawar said the nation had been outraged after the Pahalgam terror attack, and that the retaliatory strikes sent a strong and clear message.

"This morning's meticulously planned offensive crippled the terror networks, destroying nine camps operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed," said the deputy chief minister.

Praising the political leadership that backed the armed response, Pawar noted, "Decisive political will is crucial for cross-border military action. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently shown such resolve," reported PTI.

He also congratulated Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for standing firmly behind the armed forces.

"It is the strength of our military, the determination of our leadership, and the unity of our people that led to the success of Operation Sindoor," Pawar said.

(With inputs from PTI)