[Coming from the horse's mouth!? A grand subversion!? She, it's noteworthy, doesn't talk of any "terrorist" dying. Just the destruction of the "camp".
(The satellite imageries, as analysed by independent foreign experts, show, however, no damage to any constructed structure. For a comprehensive account and reasoned analysis: < https://scroll.in/article/918686/opinion-on-balakot-and-after-real-mystery-is-how-the-indian-response-has-been-touted-as-a-triumph?fbclid=IwAR0QxrawU6JG2kfhIhW25MRabQwjYtIV-BHei8MAXUbEPV2ryrV5pm-i2P8 >. Also relevant: < https://www.news18.com/news/world/pakistan-takes-media-to-balakot-air-strike-site-curtails-interactions-2096733.html?fbclid=IwAR1yZ8-06qCUfn0EtsDdFSI1toNiiflIg60S6lPykrOYwtESroGI9N29Dvo >.) Let's wait and watch how others from the gang respond. Whether the Minister issues a clarification. But, it'd remain still subversive. <<Hours after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that "no Pakistani soldier or civilian died in Balakot terror strike", Pakistan latched onto the statement to attack India over its "false claims". ... "Our armed forces were told to target only Jaish-e-Mohammed which was behind the Pulwama terror attack and they did just that — destroyed their camp and returned," the senior BJP leader said. Swaraj's comment comes in contrast to several reports that have quoted top government sources as saying that the Indian Air Force air strike in the town of Balakot killed about 300 militants.>> (Excerpted from sl. no. II. below.) <<"We had told the international community that the armed forces were instructed not to harm any Pakistani citizen or its soldier during the strike," she said. "The Army was told to target only the terror camps of the Jaish-e-Mohammad, which had taken the responsibility for the Pulwama attack. "And, our Army did the same without harming any Pakistani citizen or soldier," said Swaraj. The foreign minister said the entire international community supported had India over the air strike. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said he has emerged as a top international leader who sets the agenda for the world.>> (Excerpted from sl. no. I. below.)] I/II. https://www.abplive.in/india-news/no-pakistan-soldier-or-citizen-died-in-balakot-air-strike-says-sushma-swaraj-968422/amp?fbclid=IwAR3TyHxuzvkiHb81rRQtJqs-5BjPbS921-lleP-Bx2KeOEBNaqAnYl9p8Z0 No Pakistani soldier or citizen died in Balakot air strike, says Sushma Swaraj External Affairs Minister and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said no Pakistani soldier or citizen died in the air strike carried out by the Indian Air Force across the border in response to the Pulwama terror attack in February. PTI Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019 08:05 PM No Pakistani soldier or citizen died in Balakot air strike, says Sushma Swaraj Sushma Swaraj (Source: PTI) AHMEDABAD: External Affairs Minister and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said no Pakistani soldier or citizen died in the air strike carried out by the Indian Air Force across the border in response to the Pulwama terror attack in February. Addressing women party workers here, she stressed on a 2014-like full majority BJP-led government this time also, saying former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee could not do everything which he wanted to because he was heading a coalition administration. The IAF had struck a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist training camp in Pakistan's Balakot area on February 26, in response to the February 14 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. Swaraj said the air strike was carried out in self- defence. "When we carried out air strike across the border after the Pulwama terror attack, we had told the international community that we took that step in self-defence only. "We had told the international community that the armed forces were instructed not to harm any Pakistani citizen or its soldier during the strike," she said. "The Army was told to target only the terror camps of the Jaish-e-Mohammad, which had taken the responsibility for the Pulwama attack. "And, our Army did the same without harming any Pakistani citizen or soldier," said Swaraj. The foreign minister said the entire international community supported had India over the air strike. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said he has emerged as a top international leader who sets the agenda for the world. Referring to the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, Swaraj said the then Congress-led UPA government had failed to take along other countries to isolate Pakistan in the world despite the fact that 40 foreign citizens belonging to 14 countries had also died in the strike. The External Affairs Minister said Pakistan had raised objection to the invitation extended to India for a meet of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi last month, but the host county UAE snubbed Islamabad. Stressing on a full majority government led by the BJP this time also, Swaraj said Vajpayee could not do all the things he wanted because he was heading a coalition government (1998-2004). Swaraj, who was a minister in the Vajpayee Cabinet also, said coalition governments face pressure. "You must be wondering how Modiji could do so many things in these five years. He could do it because he was heading a full majority government. "If he was running a coalition government, then he might have been in some pressure," she said. "I have seen it. I was a minister in the Vajpayee government. Atalji wanted to do so many things. "But, since he was heading a coalition government, he could not do all those things. Modiji could do it because people gave us a full majority," said Swaraj. II. https://www.news18.com/news/india/contrary-to-govt-claim-sushma-swaraj-says-no-pakistan-soldier-or-citizen-died-in-balakot-air-strike-2108453.html?fbclid=IwAR2H7e8Nes7AX9zMOC44t8j5y4mFmCXWmdaIuo02MHEwZUmZ36nY4ZxASWY 'One Truth Out, Wait for 2016's Reality': Pak Takes a Dig at India Hours After Sushma's Balakot Strike Claim Swaraj's comment comes in contrast to several reports that have quoted top government sources as saying that the Indian Air Force air strike in the town of Balakot killed about 300 militants. News18.com Updated:April 18, 2019, 11:50 PM 'One Truth Out, Wait for 2016's Reality': Pak Takes a Dig at India Hours After Sushma's Balakot Strike Claim File photo of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Image: PTI) Ahmedabad: Hours after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that "no Pakistani soldier or civilian died in Balakot terror strike", Pakistan latched onto the statement to attack India over its "false claims". Addressing women party workers here on Thursday, the Union minister said Indian military was given a "free hand" in the operation but was clearly told that no Pakistani civilian should be killed and also there be "not even a scratch" on the Pakistani army. "Our armed forces were told to target only Jaish-e-Mohammed which was behind the Pulwama terror attack and they did just that — destroyed their camp and returned," the senior BJP leader said. Swaraj's comment comes in contrast to several reports that have quoted top government sources as saying that the Indian Air Force air strike in the town of Balakot killed about 300 militants. The IAF had struck a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror training camp in Pakistan on February 26, in response to the February 14 Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. Swaraj said the air strike was carried out in self-defence. "When we carried out the air strike, we had told the international community that we took the step only in self-defence," she said. Latching onto her statement, Pakistan Army spokesperson Asif Ghafoor tweeted, "Finally the truth under ground reality compulsions. Hopefully, so will be about other false Indian claims ie surgical strike 2016, denial of shooting down of 2 IAF jets by PAF and claim about F16. Better late than never (sic)." Swaraj further said the entire international community supported India over the air strike. Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swaraj said he has emerged as a top international leader who sets the agenda for the world. On the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, Swaraj said the then Congress-led UPA government had failed to take along other countries to isolate Pakistan despite the fact that 40 persons belonging to 14 countries were also killed in the strike. Pakistan had objected to the invitation extended to India for a meet of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi last month, but the host county UAE snubbed Islamabad, she said. (With inputs from PTI) -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
