Operation Sindoor: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah applauds Indian Army’s strikes in PoK and Pakistan

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday lauded the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' as a "decisive blow" to cross-border terrorism and assured Karnataka’s full backing for the central government’s actions.

The Chief Minister, who addressed a press conference in Bengaluru wearing 'sindoor' (vermillion) on his forehead, commended  the Indian Army’s precision strikes that targeted terrorist bases not only in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) but also deep inside Pakistani territory. 

"Our soldiers have shown extraordinary courage by hitting terror hubs inside enemy territory," he said.

While declaring that India would never compromise on national security, Siddaramaiah explained that Pakistan’s continued support to militants had left India with no choice but to retaliate. 

"These strikes send a clear message—India will retaliate fiercely. The strikes are a stern warning, not just to Pakistan but to any country backing terrorism against India," asserted the CM, adding that the operation had  reportedly destroyed multiple terror launch pads while avoiding civilian harm. 

"Our forces executed the mission flawlessly, targeting only terrorists," he said.

The CM condemning Pakistan’s involvement in the recent Pahalgam massacre, where 26 innocents were killed, said: "The world knows Pakistan shelters terrorists. India’s strikes were justified and necessary."

 

Karnataka on alert

The state government is closely coordinating with the Centre and has ramped up security. 

"We are vigilant, and citizens should remain calm," Siddaramaiah assured.

Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his government’s full support to the Centre’s decision, urging national unity. 

"This is not the time for politics but for standing together as Indians," he declared.

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