If Pakistan attacks, should the government respond with devastating force?

government should make example out of Pakistan but first make sure not more Indian die or rather using other tactic to make Pakistan hell like economic instability making sure pakistan state will become so weak like somalia and take there a bomb

Have long term strategic and tactical operations in wide field range such as military, economic, diplomatic etc.

India should defend herself and protect all her territories and interests, but should not use disproportionate force.

Depends on gravity of situation

No. Rather than going for an all out war, surgical strikes on key targets of the Pakistani army should be considered provided there is irrefutable evidence that the Pakistani govt. Was aiding and abetting the terrorists in question.

We shouldn't end up starting a conflict. We must respond with the same equal force and reciprocate like that and restrain from actions which might cause a war. Brute force should never erupt into a war.

As much is necessary to protect our territorial integrity and national security

It should not harm the country seriously or kill too many people just be more prepared for attrocities

Ask for peace instead

We should work on diplomatic front to avoid war like situation

It should respond according to the severity of the attack from Pakistan.

Take proportional counter-measures, report to the UNSC , attempt to solve through dialogue

No, warranted force

Yes, but only conventional methods. Nuclear option should be reserved until the very end

No, Diplomatic solutions must be considered.

The government should indeed respond with a devastating force but should try not to harm the civilians.

The government should warn Pakistan

Only in extreme cases

Only in extreme situations

yes, but we must not target public places or cities but focus on military and terror bunkers

The government should respond with strategic military action that ensures minimal to no civilian casualties

Yes but not enough to start a war/ drastically increase terrorist attacks

In the event of a Pakistani attack India will defend itself accordingly in the event of a nuclear attack a nuclear attack on Pakistan and any country found to be directly supporting Pakistan will be nuked as well

War should be avoided at all cost

No we should try to maintain peace and prosperity in the region

Proportional force

Depends on the type of attack. The priority should always be to minimise civilian casualties.

Pakistan is a nuclear armed country. Any response must first be dealt diplomatically ,if not then approach other countries for joint sanctions against Pakistan, cripple it's economy but war should never be ruled out. India must also be ready for war. War should be last resort.

Nuke the whole country

Only at military targets, not innocent civilians.

Yes, also invade their lands as much as possible.

If under attack, respond with a measured military response and aim to end conflict through diplomacy. No civilians should be caught in the military crossfire.

Yes, we need to act covertly and take down such capabilities without harming people.

Proportionate Response

Use the same force they useduseda

Launch a special military operation with the intent of deradicalisation and demilitarisation of Pakistan and balkanise the region. After 3 generations (40-50 years) annex all the region. This strategy shall be applied with the rest of the subcontinent.

No, but retaliation in an appropriate measure should be made.

Retaliate with the same extent as Pakistan's attack

No, only use proportional force to prevent mutually assured destruction

Innocent citizens must be spared

They should respond with proportional force.

Yes, but allow ordinary Pakistani citizens to travel freely to India.

Yes but crippling force

Yes, but we should try to normalise relations with Pakistan as they are a less of a threat.

No, use force that is necessary

If anybody attacks, governement should respond with force.

A strong defense will ultimately be better as it will cause them to exhaust their military resources while India can still maintain the moral high ground in the eyes of the world.

Retaliate with a lesser powerful force and then engaging diplomatically with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions

The govt should respond with the same amount of force that it would use if any other country attacked us.