New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Following India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday accused the neighbouring country of openly supporting terrorism and honouring slain terrorists.

Speaking to ANI during the 'Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra,' Malhotra said that Pakistan has been exposed to the world.

'Pakistan has been exposed in front of the world. When terrorists are killed, senior Pakistan officials and leaders pay them tributes and perform their last rites. This clearly shows that Pakistan is the mother of terrorism, and India will not tolerate this,' he said.

The Union Minister also reiterated India's commitment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to respond firmly to any threats against the nation.

'India is prepared to give a strong and decisive response to any act of terrorism. Our resolve is clear, there will be no compromise on national security,' he added.

BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay also participated in the Tiranga Yatra at Kartavya Path and said, 'The Tiranga Yatra is being carried out to salute the valour of the armed forces. PM Modi has eradicated terrorism. PM Modi always motivates the armed forces, and he always celebrates Diwali with them.'

'The entire nation is standing in support of PM Modi and the armed forces,' added Upadhyay.

Asserting India's firm stance against terrorism, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also said that Operation Sindoor would continue with full force, warning that any threat to the nation would be met with a 'befitting reply.'

Speaking at the Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra held at Kartavya Path, Gupta described the moment as one of national pride.

'It is a matter of pride for us. Operation Sindoor is not going to stop. If the terrorists raise their eyes on us, our armed forces, our government, and Prime Minister Modi are ready to give them a befitting reply,' Gupta said.

In a major public outreach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a nationwide Tiranga Yatra on Tuesday. The yatra aimed to honour the valour of Indian soldiers and inform citizens about Operation Sindoor's recent success.

BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra', which was started today, will continue till May 23.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other senior leaders and workers joined the yatra.

The campaign kicked off in Delhi with a symbolic march featuring a 108-foot-tall national flag. The yatra began at Kartavya Path and will conclude at the National War Memorial, with thousands, including BJP workers, citizens, NGOs, RWAs, religious leaders, and social organisations gathered to pay tribute to soldiers and the armed forces.

According to party sources, ex-servicemen, social workers, and prominent public figures will lead the marches in various states, underscoring the message of unity, patriotism, and national pride.

The party also plans to hold press conferences nationwide and will engage social media influencers to amplify the campaign's message digitally and reach younger audiences.

Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, in which 26 civilians lost their lives.

In a swift and decisive retaliation, Indian forces eliminated over 100 terrorists across the border in Pakistan.

Though Pakistan launched a counteroffensive, India responded with force, leading to a ceasefire and reasserting its defence posture.

Through the Tiranga Yatra, the BJP aims to remind citizens of India's resolute stand against terrorism and to foster a deeper sense of nationalism and unity across the country. (ANI)