Bengaluru, May 9 -- Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that India is strong and will "cut Pakistan to size" and eradicate terrorism.

Speaking to reporters after participating in 'Jai Hind Tiranga' march from K R Circle to Minsk Square, Shivkumar said, "The country is capable of handling strikes from Pakistan. India will cut Pakistan to size this time, just like during Indira Gandhi's tenure."

When asked about the Tiranga march, Shivkumar said that the aim was to support our armed forces.

Shivkumar said, "Our soldiers are fighting for our country. We have organised this march to support our armed forces and the Union government. We had invited people from...