India, April 28 -- Amid the political storm triggered by his earlier remarks suggesting that "war is not needed" following the Pahalgam terror attack, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday issued a detailed clarification, stating that his comments were being misinterpreted and emphasizing that war must always remain a nation's "last resort."

In a statement, Siddaramaiah said that the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, orchestrated by Pakistan-backed militants, exposed serious lapses in India's intelligence and security systems. "It is now the government's solemn responsibility to address these gaps to prevent future tragedies," he added.

The Chief Minister made it clear that while India must respond strongly to acts of terror...