Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 26: Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, asserted on Saturday that Pakistan has fallen under the control of terrorists and assured that the Indian Army will deliver a fitting response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.

Speaking to IANS, MoS Seth backed the Union Home Ministry's move to expel Pakistani nationals residing in India.

"Why not?" he said. "They have killed our innocent citizens. Every Pakistani in India will have to leave. That’s why Union Home Minister Amit Shah has engaged with all Chief Ministers to initiate the identification and expulsion process."

Seth labelled Pakistan as a long-time hub of terrorism, stating: "For 30 years, Pakistan has harboured terrorists. They themselves have now admitted it. India always said Pakistan sponsors terrorism — and the world now recognises it too."

He stressed that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is waging an open and decisive war against terrorism.

"PM Modi has made it clear — those who attack India’s soul will be crushed. Today, the entire world stands with India in the mission to eliminate terrorism," Seth added.

The Minister also expressed deep solidarity with the families of the victims, saying: "140 crore Indians are united in grief and support."

Calling for national unity, Seth appealed to citizens to stand firmly with the government in this fight, noting that such collective resolve would send a strong signal to Pakistan and help deter future attacks.

He concluded with a message of hope: "The government and the Indian Army are fully committed to uprooting terrorism from its roots."