BJP hails Op Sindoor for dismantling terror infra
The BJP on Monday hailed Operation Sindoor, saying the military strikes carried out by India on May 7 marked a turning point in the country’s fight against cross-border terrorism and sent a resounding message to Pakistan.
In a press briefing, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “India has changed the rules of engagement. For the first time, the air bases of a nuclear-armed nation have been hit in retaliation. The operation not only dismantled terror infrastructure across Pakistan and PoK, but also demonstrated India’s resolve to pursue justice beyond borders and damaged Pakistan’s military pride.”
Targeting camps affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen, groups long accused of operating with impunity inside Pakistan, the operation led to the destruction of nine terror hubs, 11 Pakistani air bases and the elimination of more than 100 terrorists and 50 Pakistani soldiers.
He described the outcome as a “complete fulfilment” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vow to respond decisively to the Pahalgam attack.
Patra said, “Operation Sindoor wasn’t just retaliation; it was a message to the world. It was about retribution, precision and power.”
“No other country has carried out such an operation within 23 minutes, deep into enemy territory, including in Pakistan’s Punjab province — its very heart,” he added.
The BJP also pointed to Pakistan’s growing diplomatic isolation in the wake of the operation. Patra noted that even Islamic nations such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not come out in support of Islamabad, underlining the shifting global stance on terror sanctuaries.
On India’s broader strategic front, Patra said that the government’s decision to suspend provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty signalled a new phase of pressure. “Pakistan is immensely dependent on waters flowing from India. The suspension will hit its agriculture and economy hard, further weakening an already fragile state,” he said.
Although India and Pakistan have reportedly reached an understanding to de-escalate, Patra made it clear that any future attacks would revoke that agreement. “If terror returns, so will retaliation. This government has made that clear,” he concluded.
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