Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing the safe release of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday night.
Yogi said the Prime Minister had warned Pakistan not to harm the IAF pilot.
“There was a time when Pakistan used to attack us indiscriminately. We know how difficult it was in the past to secure the release of our soldiers from their custody. This time, our brave IAF pilots destroyed Pakistan fighter planes before they could intrude into Indian territory,” Yogi said while addressing a gathering at Shivratri Fair in Junagadh town of Gujarat.
The fair was declared ‘Mini Kumbh’ by the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat.
Calling Modi a strong Prime Minister, the Chief Minister said, “Modi made it clear that we will not compromise. A warning was given that Pakistan would face consequences if anything happened to our pilot. Only a strong Prime Minister can show such grit and resolve.”
Yogi also lauded the IAF pilot’s bravery and tweeted, “India is proud of you Wing Commander Abhinandan! The nation salutes you for the way you defended the sovereignty of the country by displaying indomitable courage and bravery. Uttar Pradesh, along with the entire nation, is proud of your exemplary courage. Jai Hind, Jai Hind Ki Sena!”