Patna (Bihar) [India], May 8 (ANI): As India strikes against Pakistan in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack under 'Operation Sindoor', Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday expressed his support for the armed forces and said that the whole country is united, be it the ruling party or the Opposition.

'The whole country is united, be it the ruling party or the Opposition... We have complete faith in our Army... We are with the government on whatever decision they take to give a befitting reply to the terrorists... Who are we to say anything? Let's leave the decision-making to the army,' Tejashwi told reporters in Patna.

The strikes, executed by the Indian Armed Forces, targeted nine key terror camps linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen. Four of the targets were located inside Pakistan and the remaining five were situated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of 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 need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience. PM reviewed the ministries' planning and preparation for the current situation.

Secretaries have been directed to undertake a comprehensive review of their respective ministries' operations and ensure the fool proof functioning of essential systems, with a special focus on readiness, emergency response, and internal communication protocols.

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, attended the meeting.

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 citizen safety. (ANI)