Chennai, May 7(UNI) The State of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday rallied behind the
Indian Armed Forces on the Operation Sindoor that destroyed terror camps in
Pakistan an PoK in the aftermath of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin led the state in
rallying behind the armed forces following the successful pre-dawn Operation.
Leaders cutting across party lines saluted the Indian armed forces for giving a
fitting tribute to avenge the Pahalgam killings.
The Governor posting a fluttering National flag on the Raj Bhavan’s ‘X’ handle,
wrote "this was just the beginning".
"“Bharat Mata ki Jay” #OperationSindoor Just the beginning!", he posted.
Mr Stalin also took to X and said Tamil Nadu stood resolutely behind the
Indian Army against terrorism.
"Tamil Nadu stands with the Indian Army against terrorism. With our Army, for
our nation. Tamil Nadu stands resolute", he wrote.
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami
lauded the Armed forces for their precise execution of Operation Sindoor and said
justice has been delivered under the vigilant leadership of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi.
The decisive operation underscored India's unwavering commitment to eradicating
terrorism and safeguarding the citizens.
Taking to X, he said "I commend the Indian Armed Forces for their precise execution
of #OperationSindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK in response to the
Pahalgam attack."
“It is a proud moment. With a crystal-clear plan that our war is against terrorists and not
on civilians, the valour of our armed forces in successfully completing OperationSindoor
deserves utmost appreciation,” he said.
"Under the vigilant leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Thiru. @narendramodi Avl,
justice has been delivered", he said.
"This decisive action underscores our nation's unwavering commitment to eradicating
terrorism and safeguarding our citizens", Mr Palaniswami said.
Leaders of various political parties, including the BJP leaders, the nascent TVK Founder
and actor-politician Vijay, Makkal Needhi Maiyam Founder and actor-politician Kamal
Hassan, besides Tamil Superstar Rajnikanth also rallied behind the Indian Armed forces
in their battle against terrorism.
Kamal Hassan termed the Operation as a decisive strategic military action of a strong
nation and said the country could not be divided by cowardly acts of terror. “A proud
India stands united with its armed forces. This is the resolute response of a strong nation
that will not be divided by cowardly acts of terror."
"I applaud the decisive and strategic military action taken by the Government of India.
Jai Hind,” he wrote on ‘X’.
Vijay in a social media post said “A royal salute to the armed forces acting in defence
of the Nation”.
Rajinikant too complimented Mr Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the precision
strikes on terror camps.
“The fighter’s fight begins…No stopping until the mission is accomplished! The entire nation
is with you”, he said.
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) justified the precision strikes by the Armed Forces which
were taken in the interest of protecting the Nation's security.
These attacks are justified and necessary. "Let's all stand solidly behind the Union Government
and the armed forces", PMK Working President Dr Anbumani Ramaoss said.
Meanwhile, BJP cadres hailed the Operation Sindoor launched by the government and saluted
the armed forces for the decisive strike.
Carrying the National flags, they also celebrated it by bursting crackers and distributing sweets
at Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district.
They also shouted slogans hailing the Union government and said India exercised its response
to the terror attacks.
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