<div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Operation Sindoor, 2016 surgical strike, 2019 Balakot air strikes -</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Similarities and differences:</strong> India woke up to the news of Operation Sindoor on Wednesday (May 7) to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attacks. In a span of 10 years, this was the third such attack by India in response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. While many aspects, like the cause, were similar, there are specific differences between these three strikes. Most importantly, the difference is in the messaging. Here is the breakdown of the three strikes.<br><br><br><br></div>
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<h2 class="x_elementToProof">2016 Surgical strike: The first tight slap on Pak-sponsored terror</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">India had in the past entered Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to neutralise terror launchpads, but the 2016 surgical strike was different.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The surgical strike of 28 September 2016 came 10 days after the Uri attack, where 19 Indian soldiers were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-armed-forces-strike-at-terrorist-camps-pahalgam-terror-attack-india-pakistan-9042302">Operation Sindoor LIVE: Indian Armed Forces target air defence systems in Pakistan as unprovoked firing along LoC increases</a></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The surgical attack was a ground-based operation in which the Indian Army Special Forces crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into PoK.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The Indian commandos struck seven terror launchpads in Bhimber, Kel, and Lipa sectors, using assault rifles, grenades, and explosives &mdash; all carried out by hand.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The mission was stealthy and precise.&nbsp; About 100 Para Commandos, divided into smaller teams, were involved, supported by real-time inputs from Indian intelligence agencies.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">As per subsequent reports, up to 40 terrorists were killed.&nbsp; Pakistan denied that any strike had occurred.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The second strike from India into Pakistan took place on 26 February 2019. It came 12 days after the Pulwama suicide bombing. The suicide terror attack, carried out with handling from Pakistan, killed at least 40 personnel from the Indian paramilitary force, the CRPF.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">This time, the Indian Air Force was in action, without any army soldiers on the ground.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/operation-sindoor-jaish-chief-masood-azhars-brother-abdul-rauf-likely-killed-in-indias-strike-on-pakistan-9047804">Operation Sindoor | Jaish chief Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf likely killed in India's strike on Pakistan</a></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Mirage 2000 jets flew deep into Pakistan&rsquo;s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammad training camp near Balakot. The specific target was a madrassa run by Jaish founder Masood Azhar&rsquo;s brother-in-law. The IAF struck four buildings in a precision nighttime air raid.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">India reportedly used SPICE 2000 and Popeye missiles.&nbsp;The mission was supported by Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, UAVs and AEW\&amp;C aircraft.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">As per reports at the time, up to 250 terrorists were killed. Pakistan, again, rejected the attack.</div>
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<h2 class="x_elementToProof">Operation Sindoor: What stood out this time?</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">On 7 May, 15 days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India struck back with Operation Sindoor.&nbsp; This time, it was different.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Operation Sindoor was a tri-service mission involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Nine targets were hit,&nbsp;not just in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir but deep inside Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province too.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pakistan-targeted-multiple-indian-cities-attempted-to-escalate-9047777">Operation Sindoor: Pakistan targeted Indian cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar and others, attempted to escalate</a></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">And the attacks were not just focused on the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;It aimed to uproot Pakistan's terrorism infrastructure built over more than 30 years.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The targets included Jaish headquarters in Bahawalpur,&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba's main base in Muridke,&nbsp;and terror launchpads in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Sialkot.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-what-is-pakistans-failed-made-in-china-hq-9-air-defence-system-9045552">Operation Sindoor: What is Pakistan&rsquo;s failed made-in-China HQ-9 air defence system?</a></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">India used SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER bombs, loitering munitions (drones), and BVR missiles &mdash; all launched from Indian territory.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">There were no boots on the ground and no airspace violations,&nbsp; just high-tech precision attacks from afar.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-still-on-says-indias-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-at-all-party-meeting-9047609">'Operation Sindoor still on,' says India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at all-party meeting</a></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The Indian defence ministry said the strikes were 'non-escalatory' and not aimed at civilians.<br><br>The casualties are not officially reported, but it could be up to 100 terrorists if we go by sources cited in media.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Each of India's operations was a proportionate escalation in scope and sophistication.&nbsp;In 2016, small teams crossed a few kilometres into PoK.&nbsp;In 2019, jets struck 20 kilometres into Pakistan.<br><br>And now, India's missiles reached targets as deep as 100 kilometres deep inside Pakistan.<br><br></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">The 2016 strike was Army-only.&nbsp; Balakot was purely an Air Force operation. And Operation Sindoor was India's first coordinated tri-service strike.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">And the weapons evolved too. From rifles and grenades in 2016 to precision bombs in 2019, to standoff missiles and drones in 2025.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">From stealthy foot patrols to advanced drone warfare, India&rsquo;s response to cross-border terrorism has dramatically evolved.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Each mission also reflected India's growing capabilities, and deeper reach.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">And above everything else, a clear message: terrorism will be met with strength, even if India has to strike deep inside Pakistani territory.</div>
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Operation Sindoor avenged Pahalgam terror attack but it is different from surgical strike of 2016 and Balakot air strike of 2019. Trending | India News | South Asia | Pakistan

Operation Sindoor, 2016 surgical strike, 2019 Balakot air strikes - Similarities and differences: India woke up to the news of Operation Sindoor on Wednesday (May 7) to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attacks. In a span of 10 years, this was the third such attack by India in response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. While many aspects, like the cause, were similar, there are specific differences between these three strikes. Most importantly, the difference is in the messaging. Here is the breakdown of the three strikes. 2016 Surgical strike: The first tight slap on Pak-sponsored terror India had in the past entered Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to neutralise terror launchpads, but the 2016 surgical strike was different. The surgical strike of 28 September 2016 came 10 days after the Uri attack, where 19 Indian soldiers were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists. Operation Sindoor LIVE: Indian Armed Forces target air defence systems in Pakistan as unprovoked firing along LoC increases The surgical attack was a ground-based operation in which the Indian Army Special Forces crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into PoK. The Indian commandos struck seven terror launchpads in Bhimber, Kel, and Lipa sectors, using assault rifles, grenades, and explosives — all carried out by hand. The mission was stealthy and precise. About 100 Para Commandos, divided into smaller teams, were involved, supported by real-time inputs from Indian intelligence agencies. As per subsequent reports, up to 40 terrorists were killed. Pakistan denied that any strike had occurred. 2019 Balakot airstrike after Pulwama attack The second strike from India into Pakistan took place on 26 February 2019. It came 12 days after the Pulwama suicide bombing. The suicide terror attack, carried out with handling from Pakistan, killed at least 40 personnel from the Indian paramilitary force, the CRPF. This time, the Indian Air Force was in action, without any army soldiers on the ground. Operation Sindoor | Jaish chief Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf likely killed in India's strike on Pakistan Mirage 2000 jets flew deep into Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammad training camp near Balakot. The specific target was a madrassa run by Jaish founder Masood Azhar’s brother-in-law. The IAF struck four buildings in a precision nighttime air raid. India reportedly used SPICE 2000 and Popeye missiles. The mission was supported by Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, UAVs and AEW\&C aircraft. As per reports at the time, up to 250 terrorists were killed. Pakistan, again, rejected the attack. Operation Sindoor: What stood out this time? On 7 May, 15 days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India struck back with Operation Sindoor. This time, it was different. Operation Sindoor was a tri-service mission involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Nine targets were hit, not just in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir but deep inside Pakistan’s Punjab province too. Operation Sindoor: Pakistan targeted Indian cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar and others, attempted to escalate And the attacks were not just focused on the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack. It aimed to uproot Pakistan's terrorism infrastructure built over more than 30 years. The targets included Jaish headquarters in Bahawalpur, Lashkar-e-Taiba's main base in Muridke, and terror launchpads in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Sialkot. Operation Sindoor: What is Pakistan’s failed made-in-China HQ-9 air defence system? India used SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER bombs, loitering munitions (drones), and BVR missiles — all launched from Indian territory. There were no boots on the ground and no airspace violations, just high-tech precision attacks from afar. 'Operation Sindoor still on,' says India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at all-party meeting The Indian defence ministry said the strikes were 'non-escalatory' and not aimed at civilians. The casualties are not officially reported, but it could be up to 100 terrorists if we go by sources cited in media. What is different about Operation Sindoor? Each of India's operations was a proportionate escalation in scope and sophistication. In 2016, small teams crossed a few kilometres into PoK. In 2019, jets struck 20 kilometres into Pakistan. And now, India's missiles reached targets as deep as 100 kilometres deep inside Pakistan. The 2016 strike was Army-only. Balakot was purely an Air Force operation. And Operation Sindoor was India's first coordinated tri-service strike. And the weapons evolved too. From rifles and grenades in 2016 to precision bombs in 2019, to standoff missiles and drones in 2025. From stealthy foot patrols to advanced drone warfare, India’s response to cross-border terrorism has dramatically evolved. Each mission also reflected India's growing capabilities, and deeper reach. And above everything else, a clear message: terrorism will be met with strength, even if India has to strike deep inside Pakistani territory.

From just across LoC to 100 km inside Pakistan:  India's Operation Sindoor, 2016 surgical strike, 2019 Balakot airstrike | What changed?

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the 2016 surgical strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;28). Recalling the event, he said that when the BJP government responded to the attacks with heavy fire, those on the other side "came to their senses."</p>

<p>"Remember that time when bullets were fired from that side and the Congress used to wave white flags. When the BJP government responded to the bullets with shells, the people on that side came to their senses," PM Modi said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/encounter-breaks-out-between-terrorists-indian-security-forces-in-j-ks-kulgam-762678">Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J-K's Kulgam</a></strong></p>

<p>"Today is 28th September. In the year 2016, on the night of 28th September, a surgical strike was carried out. India had told the world, '<em>Yeh naya Bharat hai, yeh ghar mein ghuskar maarta hain...Aatank ke aakao ko pata hai agar kuch bhi himaakat ki toh Modi paataal mein bhi unhe khoj&nbsp;nikalega</em>' (This is the new India,&nbsp;it enters their homes and strikes... The leaders of terrorism know that if they do anything foolish, Modi will find them even in the depths of the underworld)..." the Indian PM&nbsp;said while addressing a public meeting in Jammu.</p>

<p>On the night of September 28, 2016, the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This was in retaliation for the deadly attack by terrorists based in Pakistan on an Indian army base in Uri, Kashmir, on September 18, which resulted in the deaths of 19 soldiers. The surgical strike was widely praised by both the public and the armed forces and later inspired a Bollywood film <em>Uri: The Surgical Strike</em>.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistans-kashmir-rant-falls-flat-as-india-hits-back-at-unga-labels-speech-travesty-762672">Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UNGA Kashmir rant falls flat as India hits back, labels speech 'travesty'</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi slams Congress</strong></h2>

<p>Attacking the opposition, the PM said, "Congress can never respect those who die for the country. It is the same Congress which made our army families yearn for 'One Rank, One Pension' for 4 decades. Congress lied to our soldiers. They used to say that 'One Rank One Pension', OROP will put pressure on the treasury but Modi has never looked at the treasury before the welfare of army families and hence, after forming the government in 2014, we implemented OROP."</p>

<p>"The people of Jammu and Kashmir are tired of the 3 families, Congress, NC and PDP. They don't want the same system again in which there is corruption and discrimination in jobs. The people of Jammu and Kashmir don't want terrorism, separatism and bloodshed anymore," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi says J&amp;K will see the first government of the BJP with full majority</strong></h2>

<p>“There has been a huge voting in favour of BJP in both phases. The first government of the BJP will be formed with a full majority here,” PM Modi&nbsp;said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-president-muizzu-took-action-against-ministers-who-made-anti-modi-remarks-762737">Maldives president: Took action against ministers who made anti-Modi remarks</a></strong></p>

<p>The first phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir took place on September 18. The second round of voting was held&nbsp;a week later, on September 25 in six districts: Ganderbal, Budgam, and Srinagar from the Kashmir region, and Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch from Jammu.</p>

<p>The final phase is planned for October 1, with vote counting scheduled for October 8.</p>

<p>"The results (of J&amp;K Assembly elections) will be declared on 8 October on the day of Navratri and we all have grown up in the shadow of Mata Vaishno Devi and Vijayadashami is on 12 October. This time Vijayadashami will be an auspicious beginning for all of us. Be it Jammu, Samba or Kathua, only one slogan is echoing everywhere, 'Jammu ke yahi pukar, aa rahi hai BJP sarkaar'..."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the 2016 surgical strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Saturday (Sep 28).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the anniversary of the 2016 surgical strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Saturday (Sep 28). Recalling the event, he said that when the BJP government responded to the attacks with heavy fire, those on the other side "came to their senses." "Remember that time when bullets were fired from that side and the Congress used to wave white flags. When the BJP government responded to the bullets with shells, the people on that side came to their senses," PM Modi said. Also read: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J-K's Kulgam "Today is 28th September. In the year 2016, on the night of 28th September, a surgical strike was carried out. India had told the world, 'Yeh naya Bharat hai, yeh ghar mein ghuskar maarta hain...Aatank ke aakao ko pata hai agar kuch bhi himaakat ki toh Modi paataal mein bhi unhe khoj nikalega' (This is the new India, it enters their homes and strikes... The leaders of terrorism know that if they do anything foolish, Modi will find them even in the depths of the underworld)..." the Indian PM said while addressing a public meeting in Jammu. On the night of September 28, 2016, the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This was in retaliation for the deadly attack by terrorists based in Pakistan on an Indian army base in Uri, Kashmir, on September 18, which resulted in the deaths of 19 soldiers. The surgical strike was widely praised by both the public and the armed forces and later inspired a Bollywood film Uri: The Surgical Strike. Also read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UNGA Kashmir rant falls flat as India hits back, labels speech 'travesty' PM Modi slams Congress Attacking the opposition, the PM said, "Congress can never respect those who die for the country. It is the same Congress which made our army families yearn for 'One Rank, One Pension' for 4 decades. Congress lied to our soldiers. They used to say that 'One Rank One Pension', OROP will put pressure on the treasury but Modi has never looked at the treasury before the welfare of army families and hence, after forming the government in 2014, we implemented OROP." "The people of Jammu and Kashmir are tired of the 3 families, Congress, NC and PDP. They don't want the same system again in which there is corruption and discrimination in jobs. The people of Jammu and Kashmir don't want terrorism, separatism and bloodshed anymore," he added. PM Modi says J&K will see the first government of the BJP with full majority “There has been a huge voting in favour of BJP in both phases. The first government of the BJP will be formed with a full majority here,” PM Modi said. Also read: Maldives president: Took action against ministers who made anti-Modi remarks The first phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir took place on September 18. The second round of voting was held a week later, on September 25 in six districts: Ganderbal, Budgam, and Srinagar from the Kashmir region, and Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch from Jammu. The final phase is planned for October 1, with vote counting scheduled for October 8. "The results (of J&K Assembly elections) will be declared on 8 October on the day of Navratri and we all have grown up in the shadow of Mata Vaishno Devi and Vijayadashami is on 12 October. This time Vijayadashami will be an auspicious beginning for all of us. Be it Jammu, Samba or Kathua, only one slogan is echoing everywhere, 'Jammu ke yahi pukar, aa rahi hai BJP sarkaar'..." (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi recalls 2016 Uri surgical strike, 'People on that side came to senses'

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday mocked the me too Congress claim that its government had also conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control and accused the party of telling lies.</p>

<p>Addressing a rally in Sikar, he suggested that Congress leaders were confusing video games with such strikes.</p>

<p>He said the party first ignored the strikes carried out under his government and then opposed them. Now it's me too, me too,he said using the English term.</p>

<p>He also addressed public meetings in Hindaun and Bikaner, accusing Congress at both places of not acting strongly against terrorism.</p>

<p>Only a mazboot' government can do so, he said.</p>

<p>He expressed the Centre's solidarity with people in cyclone-hit states and said Rs 1,000 crore has already been released for relief work.</p>

<p>Modi's remarks on retaliatory strikes against Pakistan-based terror groups come a day after the Congress claimed that six cross-border strikes were carried out during the UPA government's term as well.</p>

<p>"They initially mocked and rejected the surgical strike but people had faith in me and they stood by me," the prime minister said, slamming the opposition.</p>

<p>Modi said a Congress leader had claimed four months back that three surgical strikes were conducted during that party's term and now another leader is saying there were six.</p>

<p>"The number increased from three to six in four months. By the time the elections are over, this will increase to 600. What does it matter when the strike is on paper? The Congress only tells lies," he said.</p>

<p>He said the Congress leaders seem to play video games, and suggested that they treated surgical strikes in the same manner.</p>

<p>He accused the Congress leaders of calling the Army chief a `goonda' (thug) and the Indian Air Force chief a 'lier', in an apparent reference to alleged remarks by Sandeep Dikshit and Veerappa Moily in past years.</p>

<p>He said the Congress leaders do not trust the valour of the country's jawans and raise doubts on casualties inflicted on terrorists.<br />
"Do they intend to send 'chadars' to bury terrorists?" he asked, apparently referring to the oppsoition insistance on knowing the number of terrorist killed in the air strike in Pakistan after a terror attack in Kashmir.</p>

<p>In Hindaun, Modi said instead of celebrating the UN decision on designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist, the Congress is questioning its timing.</p>

<p>"Should the UN ask the Congress, should it consult 'madam' or 'naamdar' before declaring him a global terrorist?" he said, in an apparent reference to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.</p>

<p>After the surgical strike and the (Balakot) air strike, the UN decision to declare Masood Azhar a global terrorist is the third international strike on terrorism," he said.</p>

<p>He accused the Congress of being upset about all developments that are good for India, whether it is the UN decision on Azhar or the awards conferred on him by the United Arab Emirates and Russia.</p>

<p>There is no comparison between the BJP and the Congress on tackling terrorism, he said, recalling the bomb blasts during the UPA government's term.</p>

<p>Only a majboot' (strong) government can take decisions like retaliatory strikes against Pakistan, or deal with issues like the Doklam crisis, he said referring to the 2017 standoff between Indian and Chinese troops.</p>

<p>In Bikaner, he referred to the long-delayed acquisition under his government of property which belonged to people who left for Pakistan during the 1947 Partition.</p>

<p>He also took a dig at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her interaction with some snake charmers while campaigning in Rae Bareli on Thursday.</p>

<p>The fourth generation of the naamdar family is even now projecting India as a land of snake charmers, while it is mouse charmers now, he charged, referring to the development of the IT sector.</p>

<p>But he did not directly name Priyanka Gandhi.</p>

<p>"IPL matches were played outside the country on two occasions, in 2009 and 2014, because the government did not give permission, citing elections. But now, elections are also happening and so is the IPL," he said.</p>

<p>Modi accused the Congress of cheating people in the name of various schemes.</p>

<p>"In Rajasthan, people are given forms for Rs 100 for getting Rs 72,000. This is how they cheat," he charged.</p>

<p>Polling for 12 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan will be held in the fifth phase of the election on May 6. Thirteen other seats in the state went to polls in the fourth phase on April 29.</p>

<p>In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP swept the state, winning all 25 seats.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday mocked the me too Congress claim that its government had also conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control and accused the party of telling lies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday mocked the me too Congress claim that its government had also conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control and accused the party of telling lies. Addressing a rally in Sikar, he suggested that Congress leaders were confusing video games with such strikes. He said the party first ignored the strikes carried out under his government and then opposed them. Now it's me too, me too,he said using the English term. He also addressed public meetings in Hindaun and Bikaner, accusing Congress at both places of not acting strongly against terrorism. Only a mazboot' government can do so, he said. He expressed the Centre's solidarity with people in cyclone-hit states and said Rs 1,000 crore has already been released for relief work. Modi's remarks on retaliatory strikes against Pakistan-based terror groups come a day after the Congress claimed that six cross-border strikes were carried out during the UPA government's term as well. "They initially mocked and rejected the surgical strike but people had faith in me and they stood by me," the prime minister said, slamming the opposition. Modi said a Congress leader had claimed four months back that three surgical strikes were conducted during that party's term and now another leader is saying there were six. "The number increased from three to six in four months. By the time the elections are over, this will increase to 600. What does it matter when the strike is on paper? The Congress only tells lies," he said. He said the Congress leaders seem to play video games, and suggested that they treated surgical strikes in the same manner. He accused the Congress leaders of calling the Army chief a `goonda' (thug) and the Indian Air Force chief a 'lier', in an apparent reference to alleged remarks by Sandeep Dikshit and Veerappa Moily in past years. He said the Congress leaders do not trust the valour of the country's jawans and raise doubts on casualties inflicted on terrorists. "Do they intend to send 'chadars' to bury terrorists?" he asked, apparently referring to the oppsoition insistance on knowing the number of terrorist killed in the air strike in Pakistan after a terror attack in Kashmir. In Hindaun, Modi said instead of celebrating the UN decision on designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist, the Congress is questioning its timing. "Should the UN ask the Congress, should it consult 'madam' or 'naamdar' before declaring him a global terrorist?" he said, in an apparent reference to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. After the surgical strike and the (Balakot) air strike, the UN decision to declare Masood Azhar a global terrorist is the third international strike on terrorism," he said. He accused the Congress of being upset about all developments that are good for India, whether it is the UN decision on Azhar or the awards conferred on him by the United Arab Emirates and Russia. There is no comparison between the BJP and the Congress on tackling terrorism, he said, recalling the bomb blasts during the UPA government's term. Only a majboot' (strong) government can take decisions like retaliatory strikes against Pakistan, or deal with issues like the Doklam crisis, he said referring to the 2017 standoff between Indian and Chinese troops. In Bikaner, he referred to the long-delayed acquisition under his government of property which belonged to people who left for Pakistan during the 1947 Partition. He also took a dig at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her interaction with some snake charmers while campaigning in Rae Bareli on Thursday. The fourth generation of the naamdar family is even now projecting India as a land of snake charmers, while it is mouse charmers now, he charged, referring to the development of the IT sector. But he did not directly name Priyanka Gandhi. "IPL matches were played outside the country on two occasions, in 2009 and 2014, because the government did not give permission, citing elections. But now, elections are also happening and so is the IPL," he said. Modi accused the Congress of cheating people in the name of various schemes. "In Rajasthan, people are given forms for Rs 100 for getting Rs 72,000. This is how they cheat," he charged. Polling for 12 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan will be held in the fifth phase of the election on May 6. Thirteen other seats in the state went to polls in the fourth phase on April 29. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP swept the state, winning all 25 seats.

Congress surgical strikes only on paper, party telling lies: PM Modi

<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Saturday that in the last five years, India has hit Pakistan three times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Pichle 5 varsho mein, teen baar apni seema ke bahar jaa kar hum logon ne air strike kar kaamyaabi haasil ki hai (We have crossed our borders three times in the last five years and conducted successful air strikes)," Singh said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Do ki jaankari apko dunga, teesri ki nahi dunga (I will tell you about two but not about the third)," the union home minister added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh was speaking in Karnataka's Mangaluru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Singh said "three air strikes", he went on to say that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/surgical-strikes-were-conducted-in-the-interest-of-national-security-not-for-political-mileage-148036">the first strike</a> came after the terrorist attack on the Indian Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. Nineteen soldiers had died in that attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eleven days after the Uri attack, the Indian Army had conducted a surgical strike on terror launchpads along the Line of Control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh said the second strike was conducted after Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On February 14, a suicide attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy had killed at least 40 CRPF personnel. The attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twelve days after Pulwama, on February 26, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/up-to-50-killed-in-indian-air-strike-on-pakistans-balakot-italian-journalist-quoting-eyewitness-200787">the Indian Air Force conducted an air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp</a> in Balakot in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunwa province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, Singh said "this is no longer a weak India".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Army's September 2016 surgical strike and the Indian Air Force's recent air strike on the JeM training camp in Balakot have been well publicised, but it is the "third strike" mentioned by Singh today that has begun to raise fevered speculation.&nbsp;</p>


Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Saturday that in the last five years, India has hit Pakistan three times. "Pichle 5 varsho mein, teen baar apni seema ke bahar jaa kar hum logon ne air strike kar kaamyaabi haasil ki hai (We have crossed our borders three times in the last five years and conducted successful air strikes)," Singh said.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Saturday that in the last five years, India has hit Pakistan three times. "Pichle 5 varsho mein, teen baar apni seema ke bahar jaa kar hum logon ne air strike kar kaamyaabi haasil ki hai (We have crossed our borders three times in the last five years and conducted successful air strikes)," Singh said. "Do ki jaankari apko dunga, teesri ki nahi dunga (I will tell you about two but not about the third)," the union home minister added. Singh was speaking in Karnataka's Mangaluru. While Singh said "three air strikes", he went on to say that the first strike came after the terrorist attack on the Indian Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. Nineteen soldiers had died in that attack. Eleven days after the Uri attack, the Indian Army had conducted a surgical strike on terror launchpads along the Line of Control. Singh said the second strike was conducted after Pulwama. On February 14, a suicide attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy had killed at least 40 CRPF personnel. The attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Twelve days after Pulwama, on February 26, the Indian Air Force conducted an air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Balakot in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunwa province. On Saturday, Singh said "this is no longer a weak India". The Indian Army's September 2016 surgical strike and the Indian Air Force's recent air strike on the JeM training camp in Balakot have been well publicised, but it is the "third strike" mentioned by Singh today that has begun to raise fevered speculation.

In last 5 years, we have hit Pakistan 3 times: Rajnath Singh

<p>A day after Lt General (retired) D S Hooda opined that the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/surgical-strike-was-overhyped-says-lt-gen-retd-ds-hooda-182369">Surgical Strike was overhyped and politicised</a>, &nbsp;Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that Hooda was one of the main persons involved in the conduct of the operations and he respects his words ''very much''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''These are individual person's perceptions so let's not comment on them. He was one of the main persons involved in the conduct of these operations so I respect his words very much,'' said Rawat said when asked about Hooda's remarks.</p>

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<p>When asked about Army soldier Jitendra Malik, a suspect in Bulandshahr violence, Rawat said if there is some evidence and police feels that they suspect him, then we will produce him before them. We will fully cooperate with the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Hooda said, "I do think there was too much hype over it. The military operation was important and we had to do it. Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is right or wrong is something that should be asked to politicians."</p>

<p>Responding to Hooda's remarks, GOC Northern Command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said the surgical strike is one of the options available to Army. It had a positive effect on the country, we’ve been able to curb terrorism to a great extent</p>


A day after Lt General (retired) D S Hooda opined that the Surgical Strike was overhyped and politicised, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that Hooda was one of the main persons involved in the conduct of the operations and he respects his words ''very much''.

A day after Lt General (retired) D S Hooda opined that the Surgical Strike was overhyped and politicised, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that Hooda was one of the main persons involved in the conduct of the operations and he respects his words ''very much''. ''These are individual person's perceptions so let's not comment on them. He was one of the main persons involved in the conduct of these operations so I respect his words very much,'' said Rawat said when asked about Hooda's remarks. Army Chief on General (retired)DS Hooda's remark 'I think there was too much hype over surgical strike': These are individual person's perceptions so let's not comment on them.He was one of the main persons involved in conduct of these operations so I respect his words very much. pic.twitter.com/LSPWiZomQp — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2018 × When asked about Army soldier Jitendra Malik, a suspect in Bulandshahr violence, Rawat said if there is some evidence and police feels that they suspect him, then we will produce him before them. We will fully cooperate with the police. Speaking to ANI, Hooda said, "I do think there was too much hype over it. The military operation was important and we had to do it. Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is right or wrong is something that should be asked to politicians." Responding to Hooda's remarks, GOC Northern Command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said the surgical strike is one of the options available to Army. It had a positive effect on the country, we’ve been able to curb terrorism to a great extent

I respect his words 'very much': Army chief on Hooda's remark on surgical strike being overhyped 