Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that security forces gave a befitting reply to Pakistan through "Operation Sindoor" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called on all political parties to prioritise national security over vote bank, reported news agency PTI.

"PM Modi has given a befitting reply to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor. Pakistan has been taught a lesson. All parties should focus on maintaining national security instead of worrying about vote banks. Everyone should work on maintaining the law and order... The Union Home Minister (Amit Shah) is completely capable of ending terrorism and Naxalism...," Shinde told reporters in Thane on Saturday evening.