Leaders laud Wing Cdr Abhinandan's return to India

Hot on the heels of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return to India after a 60-hour-capture by Pakistan, leaders from across both BJP and the opposition took to Twitter to congratulate him on his return.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Abhinandan on his return, saying the nation is proud of his exemplary courage.

Welcome Home Wing Commander Abhinandan!

The nation is proud of your exemplary courage.

Our armed forces are an inspiration for 130 crore Indians.

Vande Mataram!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2019

Among those tweeting congratulations to Abhinandan's return were AAP chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who posted a simple message to his return.

The hero finally walks back. A grateful nation salutes Wing Commander Abhinandan. You are an inspiration for all of us

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 1, 2019

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had a slightly more elaborate message to provide for the returning Abhinandan.

Proud of you Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman. The entire nation appreciates your valour and grit. You held your calm in the face of adversity. You are an inspiration to our youth. Salute. Vande Mataram.

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) March 1, 2019

CPI(M) head and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan also put a simple message for the event.

Home, finally, Wing Commander Abhinandan! Welcome back.

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) March 1, 2019

Home Minister Rajnath Singh also put a simple message congratulating Abhinandan.

Welcome Home! The entire Nation is proud of Wing Commander Abhinandan.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 1, 2019