LUCKNOW, April 24 -- Backing the Central government's decision to downgrade ties with Pakistan following the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akilesh Yadav said stricter actions must be taken and strong measures be implemented to curb terror.

Addressing a press conference at the party office in Lucknow on Thursday, Akhilesh said, "We are with the government in all the decisions taken against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. I would suggest even stricter measures. Terrorists don't have any religion; their only motive is to instil fear and create problems for the locals. They should be dealt with an iron hand and justice be given to families who have lost their near and dear ones. At the same time...