IAF pilot Abhinandan to return home from Pakistan tomorrow; Twitterati overwhelmed, check reactions
The Wing Commander was detained by the neighbouring country following a fierce engagement between air forces of the two sides along the Line of Control when his MiG 21 fighter jet was downed.
BiG Big Big Big Big Victory of India.
No deal, No negotiations, Just release of Pilot, Pakistan officially announced He is coming back tomorrow...???????? #AbhinandanMyHero — Rahul Yadav (@BeingYadavRahul) February 28, 2019
The Lion roars.????????????????#WelcomeBackAbhinandan https://t.co/Qchj5TUfOZ
— निमकी मुखिया (@Nimki_mukhiya) February 28, 2019
India asserted he wasn't a bargaining chip & his return was non negotiable. The world agreed. Pak releasing him "as a peace gesture." So be it, let them save face. India has successfully called Pak's nuclear bluff & redefined red line for terror response???? — Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) February 28, 2019
First of all it is not a peace gesture from Pakistan it's because of the Geneva convention that they had to release him safely. BTW thanks PAK for releasing him safe! Proud of you Indian govt and forces for mounting pressure on Pakistan.#WelcomeBackAbhinandan #AbhinandanMyHero
— Sanjiv Kumar (@ImSanjivkr) February 28, 2019
How about handing over Masood Azhar and likes too as a #PeaceGesture ? #welcomebackabhinandan #PeaceNotWar #abhinandanvartaman
— Rinku Agarwal Basu (@rinkutalk) February 28, 2019
Dedicated to bravehearts like Wing Commander Abhinandan Sir -
'Danger gleams like sunshine to a brave man's eyes.' The nation waits to welcome you home..!!!#WelcomeBackAbhinandan @IAF_MCC https://t.co/iZfVsphR3a — Roshani (@IndiaBhakt1) February 28, 2019
The lion is returning back.#welcomebackabhinandan
— HinduNationalist!! (@nerolu_praveen) February 28, 2019
Here are some political reactions-This is excellent news! Great to hear that Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman will be returned to India tommorow. Hats off to his bravery ???????????? #WelcomeBackAbhinandan #Abhinandan
— Manav Dave (@Manav_Dave_24) February 28, 2019
#WATCH: Robert Vadra reacts on the release of Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman by Pakistan, says, "It is the best news for his family and every citizen of India..." pic.twitter.com/Q4ZNj4osWj
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2019
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman to be released by Pakistan: I'm very happy, I had demanded his release earlier too. This is going to be a step towards goodwill and I hope this will be lasting. (ANI) pic.twitter.com/CKd3LR1UA1
— ABP News (@abpnewstv) February 28, 2019
The surprise announcement during a joint session of Parliament came barely an hour after Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Prime Minister Khan is ready to talk to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to de-escalate Indo-Pak tensions. As the opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif took the floor of the House, Prime Minister Khan apologised for interrupting and said he wishes to announce that the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan Air Force on Wednesday will be released Friday as a "peace gesture". The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.Every noble act makes a way for itself... your goodwill gesture is ‘a cup of joy’ for a billion people, a nation rejoices... I am overjoyed for his parents and loved ones: Navjot Sidhu to Imran Khan
— ABP News (@abpnewstv) February 28, 2019