PM on Pulwama attack’s 7th anniversary: World saw how Govt punished terrorists

Rich tributes were paid to the soldiers killed in the Pulwama attack, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the world has seen how the Government responded to the terror attack that took place seven years ago.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised the prime minister at a rally in poll-bound Puducherry for his “decisive leadership” and “resolute action” against terrorism, hailing the Balakot airstrike carried out after the Pulwama attack and Operation Sindoor undertaken after the Pahalgam attack.

Several chief ministers and top Congress leaders paid tributes to the soldiers killed and said their service to the nation would always be remembered.

A suicide bomber crashed his explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 14, 2019, killing 40 jawans.

Days later, India launched a retaliatory attack, which came to be known as the Balakot airstrike.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan paid homage to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives, saying their sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s memory. In a post on X, Modi said, “Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019. Their devotion, resolve and service to the nation remain forever etched in our collective consciousness. Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage.”

Addressing a public meeting in Guwahati at poll-bound Assam, Modi said the world has seen how the Government responded to the terror attack. “After the terror attack, the entire world saw how India punished these terrorists.”

He added that Operation Sindoor, which was carried out following the terror attack in Pahalgam last year, was also evidence of India’s response to terror attacks.

“The Congress did nothing to protect the nation’s security but gave only statements and indulged in scams while buying weapons,” Modi alleged.

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said the soldiers’ unwavering commitment, unparalleled bravery and selfless service to the motherland will forever inspire every citizen.

The chief ministers of Punjab, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana also hailed the soldiers’ sacrifice.

In a post on X, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, “I salute today the brave CRPF jawans who were victims of the Pulwama incident on this day in 2019.”

UP CM Adityanath said, “Salute to all the brave sons of Mother India who sacrificed their lives in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pulwama. The sacrifice of our immortal soldiers is a proclamation of the invincible resolve of Indian valour, which always inspires us to eradicate terrorism from its roots. Jai Hind.”