Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly condemned the violence, assuring a firm response. He emphasized India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, stating the nation is prepared to retaliate appropriately. Yogi expressed condolences to the victims’ families, including Shubham Dwivedi’s family from Kanpur, asserting that such acts are unacceptable and signal terrorism’s decline.

Assam CM Himanta lauded PM Modi for suspending Indus Waters Treaty and said it marks the rise of a new, assertive India that was determined to defend its interests without apology.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that India is a peaceful country but if terrorists attack its citizens, the nation has to give an answer.