Thane (Maharashtra) May 01, 2025 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde praised PM Modi's strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting unprecedented actions like expelling Pakistani diplomats, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, and closing the Attari Border. He asserted that the armed forces have been given a free hand and warned of a strong retaliation against Pakistan. Shinde criticized the Congress for past inaction, accusing it of prioritizing vote bank politics over national security, which he claimed led to the loss of many soldiers' lives.Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Pahalgam Terror Attack said, " For the first time, PM Modi has taken the strictest action against Pakistan...5 people were removed from High Commission, Indus water treaty was suspended...Attari Border was closed, Pakistani nationals were asked to leave. Three branches (of Indian Armed Forces) are given free hand to save the country. Has this ever happened before?...who carried out surgical strike after Pulwama attack?...This time also, Pakistan will get a befitting reply...Congress never had the guts to give befitting reply to Pakistan or take action against terrorists because of vote bank politics. Lakhs of soldiers lost their lives due to vote bank politics..."
