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Pakistan does not even know how to fly drone: Baghel

Patna, May 10 (UNI) Condemning the actions of Pakistan, Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday mocked Pakistan saying that it was attacking with drones, but it did not even know how to operate them.
Baghel who arrived here to attend political functions of his party for which he is scheduled to visit Patel hostel, spoke on the escalating tension between India and Pakistan. Pakistan was constantly being audacious, he said and continued that it seems Pakistan is unaware of the strength of India which was promptly taking action to thwart the mischievous attempts of the neighbouring country.
He said the entire nation was firmly standing with the actions taken by the Indian Army against Pakistan, which was targeting the civilians in alleged violation of the ceasefire,
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