Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 18 (ANI): Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday said that the Pahalgam terror attack was an attack on the entire country, and praised the Indian Army for its strong response through Operation Sindoor.

He said such terrorist forces should be wiped out completely and called for unity against terrorism.

Speaking to the mediapersons, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said, 'The terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 was an attack on India, and the army has taken action to give a befitting reply to it. Operation Sindoor is still going on, but we want that the forces that carry out such incidents in the future should be destroyed forever. The valour and courage shown by the army is unmatched. The whole world and the country should unite against terrorism.'

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, targeting terror bases in Pakistan in retaliation to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The operation targeted terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

In a swift and decisive retaliation, Indian forces eliminated over 100 terrorists across the border in Pakistan.

Though Pakistan launched a counteroffensive, India responded with force, leading to a ceasefire and reasserting its defence posture.

Meanwhile, BJP launched 'Tiranga Yatra' on May 13, which will continue till May 23. The yatra aims to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor's success.

The campaign kicked off in Delhi on May 13 with a symbolic march featuring a 108-foot-tall national flag.

Senior leaders, including Sambit Patra, Vinod Tawde, and Tarun Chugh, were tasked with coordinating the campaign across regions.

The party will hold press conferences nationwide and will engage social media influencers to amplify the campaign's message digitally and reach younger audiences. (ANI)