"Our soldiers have completely demolished terrorist training camps": Union Minister L Murugan on Op Sindoor

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 13 (ANI): Union Minister L Murugan on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian defence forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that our soldiers have completely demolished the terrorist training camps and taught them a lesson.
The Union Minister further stated that India and its people will not tolerate terrorism in any way, and it must be crushed.
Minister Murugan said to reporters at the party office in Thoothukudi, "Yesterday at 8 pm, our Indian Prime Minister clearly stated our stance against terrorism. Our nation and people cannot tolerate terrorism in any way. We have shown through Operation Sindoor that a befitting reply will be given to it. The contribution of the soldiers in protecting the nation is immense. He said that he would express his appreciation and gratitude on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and the people of Thoothukudi for their sacrifice."
"We have proven that our nation is more important to us than anything else. Pakistan is continuously operating training camps for terrorists. Our Indian Prime Minister and soldiers have completely demolished the terrorist training camps and taught the terrorists a lesson. Terrorism cannot be accepted in any way and must be crushed. Terrorism and talks cannot go together. People from all walks of life in our country have shown their solidarity to the outside world", the Union Minister added.

These remarks came when Union Minister L Murugan attended the newly elected district executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Thoothukudi South District.
While answering a question over the crime against women, L Murugan emphasised that the law will do its duty, and whoever the culprits are, strict action will be taken against them.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian Armed Force on the stupendous success of the operation stating that that the slogan of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' is the resolve of every soldier who is ready to sacrifice their lives for the country, adding that when it echoes in the war field as well as in the missions.
Addressing the armed forces at the Adampur Air Base on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi further said that the slogan 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' is also the voice of every citizen who wants to live for the country and do something for the country."
He said, "'Bharat Mata ki Jai' maidaan mein bhi goonjti hai aur mission mein bhi. Jab Bharat ke sainik Maa Bharati bolte hai toh dushman ke kaleje kaanp jaate hai... Bharat Mata ki Jai. The world has just seen the power of this slogan. Bharat Mata ki Jai is not just a slogan; Bharat Mata ki Jai is the resolve of every soldier who is ready to sacrifice their lives for the country. It is the voice of every citizen who wants to live for the country and do something for the country."
"'Bharat Mata ki Jai' maidaan mein bhi goonjti hai aur mission mein bhi. Jab Bharat ke sainik Maa Bharati bolte hai toh dushman ke kaleje kaanp jaate hai... (Bharat Mata ki Jai reverberates in the fields and mission too... when the soldiers of India chant Mother India ki Jai, the hearts of the enemies tremble)," he added.
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 tourists were killed.
In addition to eliminating over 100 terrorists, the strikes targeted 11 Air bases inside Pakistan and inflicted significant damage on their military capabilities. The air, land and sea operations were carried out with calibrated restraint, emphasising minimising civilian casualties. (ANI)