‘Operation Mahadev’ Modi govt’s decisive strike against terror: Chugh

Srinagar, Jul 28: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new initiative, “Operation Mahadev”, to neutralise the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.Chugh, in a statement issued here, saluted the Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police for the success of Operation Mahadev near Mahadev Peak in Srinagar, which resulted in the elimination of three foreign terrorists, reportedly including the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack.He said this is not a one-off action but part of the Modi government’s decisive anti-terror doctrine, in which Pakistan’s ISI has been a key factor.He went on to highlight Operation Sindoor, which delivered precision strikes on nine terror launchpads deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir. “These camps belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Over 100 terrorists were neutralised, proving India’s strategic superiority,” he said.Speaking on the ongoing discussion over Operation Sindoor in Parliament and controversial remarks made by opposition leaders, the Chugh said, “Instead of backing our forces, senior Congress leaders like P. Chidambaram and Gaurav Gogoi started raising doubts about the Pahalgam attack. They questioned whether the terrorists were even from Pakistan, casually calling them ‘homegrown’ and demanding proof, as if the Army, intelligence agencies, and the victims’ families needed a certificate from Congress.” The BJP leader hit out at these remarks, saying Congress leaders today sound less like the opposition and more like spokespersons and blue-eyed boys of the Pakistani Army.He said the era of impunity in Jammu & Kashmir is over, and reaffirmed that the government will continue dismantling separatist and terror networks with full force.Chugh saluted the valour of Indian security forces and reiterated that protecting sacred spaces like Shri Harmandir Sahib, Vaishno Devi, and the Amarnath Yatra remains the Modi government’s top priority. “Operation Mahadev is a clear message to any terror sponsor: We don’t negotiate. We neutralise,” he added.