In a fierce address to thousands of Congress workers, government employees, veterans, and civilians, the chief minister expressed strong support for the Indian Army.
Published May 09, 2025 | 10:44 AM ⚊ Updated May 09, 2025 | 10:44 AM
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy leading the Operation Sindoor solidarity rally.
Synopsis: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues, and veterans paid their respects to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April and expressed solidarity with Operation Sindoor.
Scores of people, from fellow ministers and government officials to veterans and ordinary civilians, came together with Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Thursday, 8 May, in a strong show of support for the Indian Army in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
As dusk descended on Hyderabad, Necklace Road was filled with sombre music. The people, Indian flags in hand, awaited Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s arrival from the nearby Secretariat, leading the solidarity march.
Despite the delay at the beginning of the march, scores of people joined Revanth Reddy.
#Telangana Chief Minister @revanth_anumula participating in the solidarity march in #Hyderabad to show support to the #IndianArmy in wake of #OperationSindoor.
Deputy Chief Minister @Bhatti_Mallu, other Ministers, government officials, army veterans, and numerous people partook… pic.twitter.com/JfcK29eR89
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As the march drew to a close, the chief minister, his cabinet colleagues, and veterans paid their respects to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April and expressed solidarity with Operation Sindoor, the Indian response to this attack. The armed forces attacked nine terrorist bases in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan.
In a fierce address to thousands of Congress workers, government employees, veterans, and civilians, the chief minister expressed strong support for the Indian Army. “We have gathered here in the thousands to show solidarity with our Indian Army,” he said, urging unity across political lines to demonstrate the collective strength of 140 crore Indians.
Invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy, he remarked, “Even Pakistan got its freedom thanks to Gandhi.” However, he warned that India’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness. “If anyone crosses the border and wipes the Sindoor off our sisters’ foreheads, we can retaliate with Operation Sindoor,” he declared.
In a stark warning, he added, “If our army so wishes, they can wipe out Pakistan from the face of the Earth overnight.” His remarks drew loud applause, underscoring a mood of nationalism and resolve in the gathering.
Ending his speech, Revanth Reddy raised slogans in support of the armed forces. The air echoed with thousands at once screaming Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata ki Jai.
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil.)
