Key INDIA bloc leaders have voiced their strong support for the Indian armed forces' precision strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK, following the Pahalgam attack. Leaders like M.K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, and Akhilesh Yadav emphasized national unity and the necessity of a firm response to terrorism, setting aside political differences to back the government's actions.
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