Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Friday said it was heartening to learn about the release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who has inspired the country with his bravery and conduct.
"He has inspired the entire country with his bravery and conduct," Vijayan tweeted.
"It is heartening to learn about the release of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has inspired the entire country with his bravery and conduct.
On behalf of the people of Kerala, I welcome him," Vijayan tweeted.
Pakistan had detained the pilot Wednesday following a fierce engagement between air forces of the two sides along the Line of Control when his MiG 21 fighter jet was downed.
The Pakistan government Thursday decided to release him as "a first step" to open negotiations with India to de-escalate tension after a terror attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed left 40 CRPF personnel dead.
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