The water shortage is a likely fallout of India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, which was attributed to Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism.
Kanbai Shivji Hirani, who helped rebuild the Bhuj airstrip during the 1971 war, condemned Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, urging Prime Minister Modi to stop food and water supply to Pakistan as a strong response.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured people of India's stern response over the Pahalgam terror attack and said that whatever people want will happen under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Saturday strongly backed the Centre's decision to impose a blanket ban on imports from Pakistan, calling it a necessary response to the Pahalgam terror attack and directly blaming Pakistan's ISI and Army for sponsoring the killings of innocent Indian tourists.
"Although the attack has not occurred, Pakistan is already half empty. The Army chief there sent his children and wife abroad. Pakistan's Foreign Minister has fled with his family," Ghosh told reporters here.
Calling for action against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday referred to the 'ghar me ghus ke maara' line used by BJP leaders in their speeches over the aerial and surgical strikes conducted d
Bunkers have already been constructed to shelter both civilians and security forces in the event of a military escalation, say locals in these villages. The presence of the Indian Army in the region serves as a constant reminder of the state of preparedness.
Dharanter Singh, the Chairperson of the DDC, told ANI on Thursday that raids have also been conducted on the people who have been suspected of being involved in connection with the terror attack.
Saudi Arabia expressed concerns over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan in wake of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack and gave a call for both the countries to de-escalate, and resolve disputes diplomatically, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sai
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur has accused the Congress party of playing politics in the aftermath of the attack, while voicing full support for Prime Minister Modi's strong leadership.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Air Force has cut down at flying operations by over 50 pc and only essential operations are being done to avoid any confusion in the airspace, sources said.