Akhilesh Yadav Lauds Indian Military Strike: A Long Battle Against Terrorism
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav supports India's military action against terrorism in Pakistan and PoK. He emphasizes the need for decisive action, trusts the Armed Forces, and calls for a strategic defense approach, critiquing the Agnipath recruitment scheme's viability.

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed strong approval of the Indian military's operations against terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He highlighted the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism and reinforced the need for vigilance in border security.
Yadav commended the military's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including a Nepalese citizen. He reiterated the party's unequivocal backing of government actions against terrorism, emphasizing the long-standing support of SP during the all-party meeting in Delhi post-attack.
In his address, Yadav publicly questioned the Center's Agnipath recruitment scheme, citing inconsistencies in defense strategy and urged for a stable long-term defense policy. He stressed confidence in India's Armed Forces and advocated for a more robust global stance against terrorism.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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