Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India] May 9 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa has strongly condemned Pakistan's failed drone attack attempt last night, lauding the Indian Army and central leadership for their swift and effective response and informed that Rajasthan CM stayed in office on Thursday night.

Speaking to ANI, Bairwa also praised the preparedness and coordination at both national and state levels.

'Pakistan's actions yesterday are highly condemnable, and our Army gave a fitting reply to them. I want to thank our armed forces, PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,' said Bairwa

'Our Chief Minister stayed in the CMO the whole night, monitoring the situation. From setting up fire brigades to deploying officers to arrange for blood, all arrangements were made overnight,' added Bairwa.

Rajasthan's Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham also congratulated the Armed Forces after every Pakistani drone strike was intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer last night.

He said that the state government is standing along with the Armed forces and whatever assistance is required would be provided to them.

Jawahar Singh Bedham said, 'CM Bhajanlal Sharma called a high-level meeting today to issue instructions for whatever suitable arrangements that must be made. The administrative officers whose posts were vacant have also been sent to the border areas, along with the State Police and RAC companies. They have been instructed that the state government will leave no stone unturned in helping the army men, military force, and common people there.'

He congratulates the Armed Forces for foiling the drone strikes on Thursday night. 'The Indian army gave a befitting reply and thwarted the drones sent by Pakistan to Jaisalmer or other border areas of our country to attack civilians yesterday and then retaliating on various locations. I would like to congratulate the Armed Forces for their exemplary courage and tough action against the terrorists. They have made the entire country proud,' he further added.

On Thursday night Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma convened a high-level meeting to review and reinforce security arrangements across the state, with a special focus on the border districts.

CM directed officials during the meeting to remain on high alert and issued strict instructions for bolstering security infrastructure statewide after Pakistani drones were intercepted by the Indian air defense in Jaisalmer. (ANI)