Twitter reactions: Here's how politicians hailed surgical strike by India

New Delhi: Across the LoC, seven terror launch pads were targeted  by special forces of the Indian Army during the 'surgical strike' overnight in which heliborne and ground forces were used, defence sources said today. The sources said the operation began at around mid-night last night and ended at around 4:30 am today in the morning. Here's how famous personalities hailed the strike on Twitter:

Congress President, Smt Sonia Gandhi's Statement congratulating our armed forces. pic.twitter.com/mbcOR9ZCn0

— Youth Congress (@IYC) September 29, 2016

Indian #Army carried out #SurgicalOperation in PoK against Pak terror camps is a good news.It is the best option. — Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) September 29, 2016

 

Game on ..56" 57 58 .... Thanks and congratulations to The INDIAN ARMY — Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) September 29, 2016

• We support the Govt and its endeavour to protect our national security: Former Defence Minister AK Antony #SurgicalStrikes
• "Today Modi ji did what India is capable of, Proud of Indian Army & @narendramodi ji . #ModiPunishesPak #SurgicalStrikes", tweeted Bobby Deol.
• "Welcome step by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji & #IndianArmy for #SurgicalStrikes on terror launch pads in PoK", tweeted Kalraj Mishra.
• "India hs responded at 'time & place of our choosing'.Make no mistake abt our capabilities & resolve to protect our citizens.#SurgicalStrikes", tweeted, Lt. Anurag Thakur
• "If the deaf are to hear, the sound has to be very loud", tweeted Kailash Vijayvargiya.
• "Deadly #SurgicalStrikes by #IndianArmy in Paki terror camps is befitting reply to this rogue nation. PM #ModiPunishesPak like never before", tweeted Ram Kripal Yadav.
• "Congratulations to the Indian Army for #SurgicalStrikes to safeguard our nation. We are committed to fighting against terror in the region", tweeted Piyush Goyal.
• "Facing vagaries of nature, fearlessly protecting our Borders and our Honour—take a bow, Indian Army! You are our Pride????! #SurgicalStrike", tweeted Vasundhara Raje.
• "COURAGE(of Indian Army) + POLITICAL WILL(of Indian Prime Minister)=HISTORICAL Surgical Strike on Terror Launch Pads across LOC!!", tweeted Sambit Patra.
• "Salute to Indian Army. The boys have played really well. Jai Hind. #SurgicalStrike", tweeted Virender Sehwag.
• "I again salute the valour of Indian Army for giving befitting reply to those attacking innocent Indians & ensuring zero tolerance on terror," tweeted Amit Shah.
• "We congratulate the Indian army for undertaking surgical strikes on terror launch pads.We stand completely behind our Armed Forces", tweeted Ahmed Patel.
• "INC wholeheartedly supports the surgical strike on terror pads in POK by Indian Army. Salute the valour of our armed forces," tweeted Randeep S Surjewala.