Operation Sindoor: Indian Leaders React

India on Wednesday launched Operation Sindoor, allegedly targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

In the immediate aftermath, several senior officials took to X to respond. India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said, “The world must show zero tolerance for terrorism.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also posted: “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”

Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan went a step further, framing the military action as direct retribution for last week’s Pahalgam terror attack. “Pahalgam's revenge is complete. Salute to the valor and courage of the army,” he posted. “India has taken revenge for the sindoor of its sisters from #OperationSindoor. This is a capable, strong, competent and powerful India moving ahead under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Today's India knows how to defend itself and also knows how to give a befitting reply. The country has once again proved its commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism.”

Support came swiftly from across the political spectrum. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Proud of our Armed Forces. Jai Hind!” while Jairam Ramesh added, “The Congress is standing firmly with our armed forces,” tagging the post with #OperationSindoor. Randeep Surjewala also weighed in, writing simply: “Jai Hind.”

Regional leaders joined the chorus. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin posted, “Tamil Nadu stands with the Indian Army against terrorism. With our Army, for our nation. Tamil Nadu stands resolute.” From Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde shared his support, as did Union Minister Chirag Paswan of the LJP.

Among others who posted in support were Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and MP from Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju, Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren, and Meghalaya CM, Conrad K Sangmaunderscoring a rare moment of political unanimity on national security.