Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 18 (HBTV): As India launched retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao issued a strong statement on Thursday, asserting that 'Pakistan should learn a lesson'.
'India is not going to be afraid of Pakistan's threat. The world knows Pakistan's situation today. Pakistani soldiers and police salute terrorists — from this, we can understand their condition. Pakistan should learn a lesson from Operation Sindoor. If they do not, they will have to suffer more consequences,' he said while speaking to ANI.
When asked about unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan at the Line of Control (LoC), Sao said: 'They keep making such attempts, but our armed forces and government are well prepared, and we will not let their plan succeed.'
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday with Secretaries from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security.
PM Modi stressed the importance of seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to ensure operational continuity and institutional resilience. He reviewed ministries’ planning and preparedness in the current context.
Secretaries were directed to undertake comprehensive reviews of their respective ministries’ operations, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the foolproof functioning of essential systems, emergency response mechanisms, and internal communication protocols.
The Secretaries outlined their strategies, adopting a Whole of Government approach to address the ongoing situation. All ministries have identified specific action items and are enhancing their internal processes to remain fully prepared.
The discussions also covered the strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, combating misinformation and fake news, and securing critical infrastructure. Ministries were advised to maintain close coordination with state authorities and local institutions.
The meeting was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, and Secretaries from key ministries including Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications.
The Prime Minister called for continued alertness, institutional synergy, and clear communication as the nation navigates a sensitive period. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national security, operational preparedness, and the safety of its citizens.
(ANI)