New Delhi, May 8 -- Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Thursday expressed support for the government's actions against terrorism, stating that all political parties back the armed forces' efforts. However, he also emphasised the need for caution to avoid escalating the situation.

Speaking to ANI, CPI-M MP John Brittas said, "All the political parties express their profound support for the actions of our armed forces...We are also committed to support the government in any steps to counter terror. At the same time, we also said that there shouldn't be any steps to escalate the situation...On behalf of my political party...we also said that being a mature democracy, we should also try to de-escalate the situation...There...