Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched the ‘Bharat Shaurya Tiranga Yatra’ in Lucknow, paying tribute to the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery in Operation Sindoor and issuing a sharp warning to Pakistan.
Addressing a large gathering, Yogi condemned Pakistan for harbouring terrorists and declared, “Hum chhedenge nahi, par agar koi chhedega to hum chhodenge nahi” (We won’t initiate trouble, but if someone troubles us, we won’t spare them).
The Chief Minister credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for authorising Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people were killed. He noted that over 100 terrorists were eliminated on the first day of India’s precision strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
“The world witnessed India’s resolve as our soldiers delivered justice for the barbaric act. Pakistan, the nurturer of terrorism, remained silent, and their failure to act brought about Operation Sindoor. The global community has now acknowledged the courage of our soldiers,” he said.
Highlighting the symbolism of the Tiranga Yatra, CM Yogi said the nationwide BJP-led campaign is a tribute to the Indian flag, the armed forces, and Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. “The Tiranga is a symbol of India’s pride, courage, and honour. This Yatra is a way to show our gratitude and respect,” he stated.
Reinforcing the call for a ‘Nation First’ approach, Yogi urged citizens to work collectively toward the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). “When 140 crore Indians prioritize the nation, no force in the world can stop India. Pakistan, a failed state, continues to glorify terrorists, proving it has sown only the seeds of terrorism in the last 75 years,” he added.
The event was attended by Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, BJP UP President Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh, and other senior cabinet ministers.
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a forceful military response to the Pahalgam attack. The strikes targeted key terror infrastructure, eliminating militants from groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. After Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling and drone activity, India’s coordinated retaliation damaged multiple military assets across 11 Pakistani airbases. The two countries reached a mutual cessation of hostilities on May 10.
