BENGALURU, 11 MAY

Bharatiya Janata Party held a 'Tiranga Yatra' in support of the Indian armed forces following Operation Sindoor that struck nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, Leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and other leaders took part in the Yatra. 

Karandlaje urged the people to stand united with the country.

The BJP Minority Morcha will launch a nationwide campaign, ‘NagrikTiranga Yatra for National Security’ on Sunday, under ‘Operation Sindoor.’

A virtual meeting, chaired by BJP Minority Morcha’s national president, Jamal Siddiqui was held to finalise preparations. 

Siddiqui suggested the downfall of terrorism and elimination of Pakistan from the global map.

Over 14,000 Sufi followers will offer prayers for soldiers at major Islamic shrines. Special prayers will also be held at religious places of all communities. 

Holding the tricolour and shouting slogans, participants will march through streets to make people aware of their responsibility towards national security.

The Yatra will be rolled out in phases across capitals, districts, tehsils, and major villages. 

All sections of society are encouraged to participate in the Yatra. 

Meanwhile, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday said that India’s defence, and diplomacy follow their strategy and the government, after discussions with the armed forces, reached an understanding with Pakistan to stop all firing and military action.

However, India would treat any future act of terror on its soil as an "act of war" and respond accordingly.