Operation Sindoor: Karnataka CM hails strikes against terror bases

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hailed the precision strikes targeting terrorist bases not only in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), but also deep inside Pakistani territory.

The CM called off his scheduled visit to Raichur, to participate in a protest organised by the Congress, in the light of the national security drill.

He hailed the operation as a decisive blow to cross-border terrorism and promised full support from the government of Karnataka for the Central Government’s actions.

“Our soldiers have shown extraordinary courage by hitting terror hubs inside enemy territory,” he told mediapersons in Bengaluru on May 7.

Mr. Siddaramaiah, who had earlier drawn criticism for his remarks that there was no need for war and later clarified that he had meant that war should not be the first and only option, maintained that there was no other choice for India except to strike terror bases.

“Pakistan’s continued support to militants left us with no choice. These strikes send a clear message — India will retaliate fiercely,” he asserted.

He hailed the armed forces for their precision attacks that destroyed terror bases, but avoided any harm to civilians.

Mr. Siddaramaiah condemned Pakistan’s involvement in the terror attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir in which 26 innocent persons were killed. “The world knows Pakistan shelters terrorists. India’s strikes were justified and necessary,” he said.

Karnataka on alert

He said the government of Karnataka is closely coordinating with the Centre, and had ramped up security. “We are vigilant, and citizens should remain calm,” he said.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the strikes were a stern warning not just to Pakistan, but to any country backing terrorism against India.

Mr. Siddaramaiah expressed his government’s full support to the Centre’s decision on strikes against terror bases and stressed on the need for national unity. “This is not the time for politics, but for standing together as Indians,” he said.