As Indian citizens ended their days with thoughts about the forthcoming civil defence mock drill on May 7, 2025, the Indian Army conducted a strategic strike against nine identified locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakistan early in the morning. Here’s how the global leaders, Indian celebrities, and the meme world is reacting to the situation.
Global Leaders React To Operation Sindoor
The president of the United States, along with the Secretary of State, is aware of the situation and hopes that it reaches a peaceful end soon.
U.S. President Donald Trump
“It’s a shame. Just heard about it. I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past. They’ve been fighting for a long time. They’ve been fighting for many, many decades. I hope it ends very quickly.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
“I am monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely. I echo @POTUS’s comments earlier today that this hopefully ends quickly and will continue to engage both Indian and Pakistani leadership towards a peaceful resolution.”
Spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
“The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and the international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan.”
Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
“In regard to the terrorist act that occurred in Kashmir on April 22, our country firmly condemns such acts of terrorism. Furthermore, we express strong concern that this situation may lead to further retaliatory exchanges and escalate into a full-scale military conflict. For the peace and stability of South Asia, we strongly urge both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue.”
China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
“China finds India’s military operation early this morning regrettable. We are concerned about the ongoing situation. We urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, remain calm, exercise restraint, and refrain from taking actions that may further complicate the situation.”
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar
“Israel supports India’s right for self defense. Terrorists should know there’s no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent.”
Here’s How Opposition Leaders Are Reacting To Operation Sindoor
The opposition has extended support to the Indian Army and the forces who’ve participated in the Operation Sindoor.
BJP’s Leaders’ Reaction
The prominent leaders of the Bhartiya Janta Party have also praised the country’s armed forces, who’ve conducted one of the most prolific counter-terrorism acts in the last few decades.
Celebrities Post “Jai Hind” On Their Official X Handles
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, along with actor Akshay Kumar, have also posted “Jai Hind” via their official X handles.
Here’s How The Internet Is Reacting To Operation Sindoor
Amidst the sentiments of stopping terrorism and avenging the deaths of the victims in Pahalgalm terror attack, netizens are appreciating how two Indian women officers have briefed the world about the Operation Sindoor in the official press release conducted by PIB.
India-Pakistan Tensions Fuel Online Meme War
While most citizens are sharing videos of the attack, the press release conducted by PIB, or the pictures of the affected regions, plenty are engaging in what we can call a meme war over the microblogging platform X.
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