Wed May 07 16:25:57 UTC 2025: ## Udupi Residents Celebrate Military Success in “Operation Sindoor”
**Mangaluru, May 7, 2025** – A wave of patriotic fervor swept through Udupi, Karnataka today, as residents celebrated the success of “Operation Sindoor,” a military operation targeting terrorists. Members of the Udupi Zilla Nagarika Samiti organized a procession showcasing a large national flag, distributing sweets along the route from Chittaranjan Circle to Maruti Veethika Circle. Nityananda Olakadu, the Samiti’s convener, lauded the government’s “bold step” against terrorists.
The BJP’s Udupi district unit echoed the sentiment, holding a meeting to praise the operation and distributing sweets to celebrate. Kishore Kumar Kundapura, the unit’s president, described the operation as a resounding success.
Support for the military action transcended party lines. Manjunath Bhandary, MLC and working president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), issued a statement commending the armed forces for their swift and decisive response to threats against national security. He described the soldiers’ actions as deserving of a “big salute.” The widespread public celebration highlights the significant impact of Operation Sindoor and the nation’s pride in its armed forces.
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