Pulwama Response Took Under 22 Minutes: Adityanath at Vijay Diwas Event

Fast Summary:

• Event: uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath commemorated Vijay Diwas on July 26, 2025, at the Kargil Shaheed smriti Vatika in Lucknow.
• Statements: CM Adityanath credited the Indian Army for teaching Pakistan a lesson in “less than 22 minutes” after the Pulwama attack by destroying terrorist camps and forcing surrender.
• He lauded India’s military courage during conflicts and criticized Pakistan’s reliance on external powers like America during confrontations.
• CM emphasized unity against divisive politics such as casteism or self-interest-based divisions, which he warned could weaken India.
• Kargil War Tributes: He highlighted former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s decisive leadership during the 1999 Kargil War and remembered Operation Vijay showcasing Indian military strength against Pakistan’s provocations.
• Families of martyrs were honored at the event by Mr. Adityanath and Mayor Sushma kharkwal.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

India’s remembrance of Vijay Diwas underscores both historical military triumphs and their enduring importance in shaping national pride. The Chief Minister highlighted critical moments like the aftermath of Pulwama and Operation Vijay to exemplify India’s decisive responses to security challenges.While reinforcing unity as a national imperative, his remarks signal concerns about internal divisions affecting collective strength. Such public commemorations are significant not only for honoring martyrs but also for reiterating India’s policy stance: resolute defense combined with a call for domestic unity amidst ongoing global challenges.

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