India, May 2 -- Noted poet, author and lyricist Javed Akhtar - a votary of fraternal relations and collaboration between Indian and Pakistani film industries and musicians - on Thursday urged the central government to take stern action against Pakistan for its alleged role in supporting cross-border terrorism including the recent attack in Pahalgam which killed 26 people.

"Some firecrackers along border will not be enough. Teach Pakistan a lesson for once. Let it be an all out war," Akhtar said while inaugurating the 'Glorious Maharashtra Festival' organised by the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to commemorate Maharashtra's foundation day. The festival, scheduled from May 1-4, is being held at Jambori Maidan at Worli.

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