Tag: Pahalgam Attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful presence at the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin reinforced India’s role as a global leader committed to peace, security, and cooperation. In high-profile meetings with China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Modi emphasized mutual respect, regional stability, and a united stand against terrorism. The summit saw India champion reforms in global institutions and deepen ties with neighbors and strategic partners, highlighting Modi’s balanced diplomacy in a complex geopolitical environment.

On May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and precise 22-minute strike targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. The operation was a powerful response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, with high-impact hits on Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba strongholds. The mission demonstrated India’s resolve against terrorism and showcased its indigenous military capabilities.

The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India hailed the move as a diplomatic victory and a major step in global efforts against cross-border terrorism.

Speaking at the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tianjin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack as a deliberate act to create religious strife and economic instability. He urged member states to uphold the SCO's founding principles and subtly criticized China’s BRI for violating sovereignty norms.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hailed Operation Sindoor as a shining example of the Indian armed forces' commitment to protecting the nation’s sovereignty. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the operation showcased India's strategic precision and unwavering stand against terrorism. Shah, speaking in Pune, linked the operation to India’s historic fight for Swaraj, praising the armed forces for upholding the nation’s legacy of valor and self-rule.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has hailed Operation Sindoor as a “global benchmark” in counterterrorism, comparing it to the U.S. operation that killed Osama bin Laden. Launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces executed 24 precision strikes on terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating over 100 militants. The operation is being widely praised for its surgical precision and strategic success.

India has intensified its diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based militant group, as a global terrorist organization under the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee. The move follows the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with India presenting strong evidence linking TRF to the massacre.

Condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, BJP leader and college president Ravi Sinha said Pakistan's cowardly tactics will now be met with decisive Indian retaliation, as Prime Minister Modi has given the armed forces full operational freedom.

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma has assured that Pakistani Hindus residing in the state will not be deported despite central directives following the Pahalgam terror attack. Citing provisions under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Sharma emphasized that eligible Hindu minorities can stay and apply for Indian citizenship, offering a humanitarian exception amidst nationwide visa cancellations.