Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated military response involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation has drawn strong reactions from several public figures. Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her support, while BJP leader Manoj Tiwari also lauded the armed forces. Pawan Kalyan, actor-politician and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, praised the military for their "precise and powerful" action, commending their courage and commitment to national security.

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