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Stalin, Ravi, EPS Praise India's Strikes on Terror
The Morning Standard
|May 08, 2025
TN leaders cutting across political lines back armed forces' action
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LEADERS from across Tamil Nadu's political landscape on Wednesday welcomed the Indian Armed Forces' precision strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) carried out under Operation Sindoor following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Chief Minister M K Stalin was among the first to react, affirming Tamil Nadu's support for the armed forces. In his message, he said, "Tamil Nadu stands with the Indian Army against terrorism. With our Army, for our nation. Tamil Nadu stands resolute."
Governor R N Ravi took to X to express his support for the military action, stating, "Bharat Mata Ki Jay...#OperationSindoor... Just the beginning."
This story is from the May 08, 2025 edition of The Morning Standard.
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