New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday extended complete support to the government and armed forces, following 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi made the statements after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting.
"We held discussions in the Working Committee. Full support to our Forces. Best wishes to them. Much love to them. Complete support from the Congress party and Congress Working Committee," Rahul Gandhi said.
Speaking on the all party meeting called by the government tomorrow, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "We are attending it. Rahul ji has clearly said that, we are attending it." He further says, "This is a matter of the country. We have been saying from the beginning, we have to be united. Let them call any meeting in the interest of the nation, our people will attend it and present our views."
The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a government statement read. The army conducted strikes on nine terrorist locations in Pakistan and Pok.
The Operation Sindoor was launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack which killed 26 civilians.
Reportedly, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday told his counterparts in various countries that India has no intent to escalate tensions but is prepared to "retaliate resolutely" if Pakistan does so,
