The Himachal Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday organised a Tiranga Yatra in Shimla to pay tribute to the valour of the Indian Armed Forces in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s counter-terrorism strike following the Pahalgam terror attack.
The rally, held under the banner of the Citizens for National Security Forum, saw enthusiastic participation from citizens, women's groups, students, traders, religious bodies, and youth organisations. The Yatra commenced at the DC Office, passed through Lower Bazar and Mall Road, and concluded at the Ridge Maidan near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
The event was jointly led by Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, along with BJP State President Dr Rajeev Bindal.
Speaking at the gathering, Thakur lauded the Indian Army’s swift response to the Pahalgam attack, which claimed several lives. “This rally is a tribute to the Indian Army. Time and again, our soldiers have forced Pakistan to kneel, and this time was no different. After the Pahalgam attack, our forces gave a befitting reply. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is advancing in every field,” he said.
Thakur further said the people of India, and especially the people of Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh, stand like a rock behind the soldiers and Prime Minister Modi.
"I want to congratulate our brave soldiers and our Prime Minister. After the Pahalgam incident, PM Modi had assured that those behind the attack would receive punishment beyond their imagination. On the 6th, that promise was fulfilled,” he said.
"Terrorist camps within Pakistan, used to train those who destroy innocent lives, were wiped out in 25 minutes. Simultaneously, 25 military installations were reduced to rubble. The message to the world is clear: fighting India is not within Pakistan's capacity," he said.
Thakur further said that following the Indian military strike, Pakistan reached out via hotline communication to India’s Director General of Military Operations, seeking to de-escalate. “But by then it was too late. PM Modi has made it clear, the war hasn't ended, it has only been halted. If Pakistan dares again, the next reply will be so devastating they'll struggle to even find themselves.”
BJP state president Dr Rajeev Bindal echoed similar sentiments, praising the armed forces' “precision and power” and hailing PM Modi’s leadership. “The Indian Army has given a fitting reply to Pakistan, and if another incident occurs, the response will be even stronger,” he said.
Bindal also announced that “In the coming four days, BJP will organise Tiranga Yatras across four parliamentary constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla today, Dharamshala on the 15th, Mandi on the 16th, and Hamirpur on the 17th. After that, the journey will continue across all assembly constituencies.”
“The purpose of these yatras is to express our gratitude to the Indian Army and to honour our Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Bindal added.
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