India, April 26 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong-worded statement on punishing those responsible for the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, saying such promises had been made in the past with little outcome.

Siddaramaiah recalled a similar assurance made by Modi after the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, which claimed the lives of over 40 soldiers. "Even after that statement, 27 people were killed in Pahalgam by terrorists. He had then said he would wipe out terrorism. What happened?" the Chief Minister asked according to news agency PTI.

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His comments came in response...