Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], May 9 (ANI): Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday asserted that everyone is together during this time.

'Sab log saath hain iss samay mein (Everyone is together at this time),' the RSS Chief told ANI when asked about Operation Sindoor at Belagavi airport.

Bhagwat will stay in Dharwad for two days, as he is scheduled to visit the Rashtrotthana Center.

An RSS camp is to be held at the Rashtrotthana Center, and the RSS Chief Bhagwat is expected to participate in the camp.

Earlier in the day, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) extended full support to the Indian government and armed forces and lauded the launch of 'Operation Sindoor', aimed at targeting Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.

'We congratulate the central government leadership and our armed forces for decisive action, 'Operation Sindoor' taken against Pak-sponsored terrorists and their supporting ecosystem following the cowardly attack on unarmed tourists at Pahalgam. This action to serve justice to aggrieved families and the entire country in the brutal massacre of Hindu tourists has enhanced self-respect and morale of the whole country,' the RSS said in its official statement.

Calling for national unity and civic responsibility, the RSS appealed to the public to strictly follow government directives and remain vigilant against divisive forces.

'In this challenging time, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh appeals to all citizens to ensure full compliance of the instructions being given by the government and administration. Along with this, while discharging our sacred civic duty, we all have to be cautious and do not let any conspiracy of anti-national forces to succeed in disrupting social unity and harmony.''All citizens are requested to display their patriotism and be ready to cooperate with the army and civic administration wherever and however required and strengthen all efforts to maintain national unity and security,' added the statement.

The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Army said, 'Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force.'

The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials further added that both the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border. (ANI)