Dehradun, May 10 -- As India and Pakistan face escalating tensions, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday praised the armed forces for their valour and bravery and urged the people to extend support and stay united with the nation.

"Our brave army destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and gave a befitting reply to the cowardly terror attack by the enemy in Pahalgam. In Uttarakhand, one or the other family members is associated with the armed forces. I also belong to a family of soldiers. The brave men of Uttarakhand have always devoted their lives to protect the motherland. Let us all pledge to stand united with the nation in every crisis.", CM Dhami said in his speech.

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