Following a meeting on Tuesday, 21 Opposition parties have issued a joint statement expressing “concern on the emerging security situation” and “solidarity with our Armed Forces in crushing the menace of terrorism.”
In the statement, the opposition parties lauded the IAF strikes on Jaish-e-Mohammad camps on Monday. The leaders of the parties also expressed “deep anguish over the blatant politicisation of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces by the leaders of the ruling party.”
The statement added that “National security must transcend narrow political considerations”. The leaders also observed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not convened an all-party meeting in accordance with established practice.
“Post the statement from the MEA regarding targeting of our military installations and loss of one fighter aircraft, the leaders condemned the Pakistani misadventure and expressed their deep concern over the safety of our missing pilot. Leaders urged the Government to take into confidence on all measures to protect India’s sovereignty, unity and integrity,” the joint statement concluded.
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