<p>Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed that the Indian Army took "less than 22 minutes" to teach Pakistan a lesson after the Pulwama attack, destroying terrorist camps and forcing the country to surrender.</p>.<p>Adityanath was speaking at a Vijay Diwas programme at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika here.</p>.<p>"Pakistan and its terrorism claimed the lives of 22 innocent travellers in Pulwama. But, it took the Indian Army less than 22 minutes to teach all of Pakistan a lesson. They annihilated Pakistan's terrorist camps," he said.</p>.Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting.<p>"Faced with the courage of the Indian Army, Pakistan sought refuge behind America," he said.</p>.<p>"India was fighting on multiple fronts against several countries, yet Pakistan stood no chance against the Indian Army. In the end, Pakistan was forced to surrender," the BJP leader said.</p>.<p>In a press statement, Adityanath cautioned against divisive politics, alleging that some people were using casteism to cause a rift in society.</p>.<p>"Whenever we fall into the trap of such tendencies, we pay a heavy price," he said.</p>.<p>"We do not lack warriors, glory, or intellect, but at that time, some individuals divided the country for their interests, leading to its enslavement," he said.</p>.<p>"Even today, some political parties are working to divide. Back then, division was our weakness. We need to avoid division again. We must unite to make 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' – strong and capable," Adityanath added.</p>.<p>The chief minister said the 1999 Kargil War was imposed on us by Pakistan.</p>.<p>"Today is a day to remember the great heroes of India. On this day, India surprised the world by completing 'Operation Vijay' and humiliating Pakistan," he said, paying tributes to the soldiers.</p>.<p>Adityanath remembered then-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who, he said, acted decisively after receiving intelligence about infiltration, and lauded his resolve in not bowing to any global power.</p>.<p>"Finally, Pakistan had to surrender, and the infiltrators had to flee," he said.</p>.<p>At the event, Adityanath and Mayor Sushma Kharkwal honoured the families of martyrs. </p>
<p>Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed that the Indian Army took "less than 22 minutes" to teach Pakistan a lesson after the Pulwama attack, destroying terrorist camps and forcing the country to surrender.</p>.<p>Adityanath was speaking at a Vijay Diwas programme at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika here.</p>.<p>"Pakistan and its terrorism claimed the lives of 22 innocent travellers in Pulwama. But, it took the Indian Army less than 22 minutes to teach all of Pakistan a lesson. They annihilated Pakistan's terrorist camps," he said.</p>.Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting.<p>"Faced with the courage of the Indian Army, Pakistan sought refuge behind America," he said.</p>.<p>"India was fighting on multiple fronts against several countries, yet Pakistan stood no chance against the Indian Army. In the end, Pakistan was forced to surrender," the BJP leader said.</p>.<p>In a press statement, Adityanath cautioned against divisive politics, alleging that some people were using casteism to cause a rift in society.</p>.<p>"Whenever we fall into the trap of such tendencies, we pay a heavy price," he said.</p>.<p>"We do not lack warriors, glory, or intellect, but at that time, some individuals divided the country for their interests, leading to its enslavement," he said.</p>.<p>"Even today, some political parties are working to divide. Back then, division was our weakness. We need to avoid division again. We must unite to make 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' – strong and capable," Adityanath added.</p>.<p>The chief minister said the 1999 Kargil War was imposed on us by Pakistan.</p>.<p>"Today is a day to remember the great heroes of India. On this day, India surprised the world by completing 'Operation Vijay' and humiliating Pakistan," he said, paying tributes to the soldiers.</p>.<p>Adityanath remembered then-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who, he said, acted decisively after receiving intelligence about infiltration, and lauded his resolve in not bowing to any global power.</p>.<p>"Finally, Pakistan had to surrender, and the infiltrators had to flee," he said.</p>.<p>At the event, Adityanath and Mayor Sushma Kharkwal honoured the families of martyrs. </p>