Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the opposition for demanding proof of military operations. He referenced Operation Sindoor and past strikes. Modi stated that terrorist actions are a planned war strategy by Pakistan. Congress leaders questioned why terrorists like Hafiz Saeed escaped. Rahul Gandhi accused the government of informing Pakistan before Operation Sindoor.
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