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PM's popularity swells after operation Sindoor: BJP

Patna, May 17 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday said that the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had increased sharply after "operation Sindoor" as he was getting appreciations from all corners, including top opposition leaders.
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal, while addressing a function to mark joining of Rajesh Mishra, father of singer Swati Mishra, RJD leaders Harivansh Paswan, Vinod Yadav and others in his party, said popularity of Prime Minister Modi was increasing everyday after successful " operation Sindoor " launched by Indian armed forces to dismantle terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and also target airbases in the neighbouring country.
Modi was getting appreciations from all corner after operation and even a top opposition leader had openly recognised the dynamic leadership of PM during this difficult period, he added.
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