Atal Dealt Firmly With Terror Attacks, Says Madhav

Kurnool: AP BJP president PVN Madhav said former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee reacted strongly to terror attacks and took decisive steps to protect the security of the country. Addressing the Atal-Modi Suparipalana Bus Yatra in Nandyal on Saturday, he recalled that after the 2001 Parliament attack, Vajpayee had ordered Operation Parakram to strongly deal with those responsible.

Madhav said Vajpayee was a leader who connected with all sections of society and believed in unity beyond barriers. He noted that with LK Advani as deputy prime minister, the Vajpayee government had acted decisively against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Referring to recent operations including Operation Sindoor, he added that terrorist attacks were met with harsh reactions during the Modi-led government as well. Madhav also recalled Vajpayee’s role in the freedom movement and his lifelong devotion to the nation.

Law and Minority Welfare Minister NMD Farooq said Vajpayee should be remembered for his honesty and sacrifice. R&B minister BC Janardhan Reddy said the Vajpayee government has given priority to road connectivity and national highways, the benefits of which are evident today. Minister of Medicine and Health G. Satyakumar Yadav said Vajpayee has strengthened both welfare initiatives and India’s defense capabilities, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has further strengthened the economy and defense sectors.

As a part of the programme, the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled in Nandyal town. Leaders of the BJP, Telugu Desam and Jana Sena were present.