Wed May 07 04:30:33 UTC 2025: ## Congress Backs Military Action After Cross-Border Strikes
**NEW DELHI** – The Indian National Congress has voiced its unwavering support for the armed forces following Operation Sindoor, a cross-border military operation that reportedly targeted nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh issued a statement late today emphasizing the party’s solidarity with the military, underscoring a united front from major political parties in the wake of the significant action. The statement comes hours after the operation, details of which are still emerging.
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