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New Delhi: In the wake of Saturday’s attack on Pathankot airbase by Pak-based terrorists, BJP said the resumed dialogue cannot be revoked due to “one attack” and that the government will take a “right decision at the right time” Congratulating the security forces for “foiling” the attack, the party said India is capable of giving a “befitting” reply” to such terror strikes. “BJP condemns it. Our brave soldiers have foiled the terror attack on the air base. We congratulate our armed forces that they were able to thwart it with their wisdom and valour. India is capable of giving a befitting reply to any terror attack,” party secretay Shrikant Sharma said.The party said it would see how Pakistan reacts to the attack, coming as it does just a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped by Lahore on way back from Afghanistan to meet Nawaz Sharif.According to sources, future engagement would depend on how much the Nawaz Sharif government is found to be “cooperating” with the Indian authorities in the aftermath of the attack.Asked about the possible impact of the terror strike on the Indo-Pak talks, Sharma said, "Right decision will be taken at the right time."BJP has traditionally taken a tough stand on the issue of terror, especially one emanating from Pakistan and any dilution of the terror plank will be seen as a turn-around and go down adversely with its core vote-bank. Hence, it is at odds that the terror strike and peace talks will go on together.Home minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India wanted friendship with Pakistan but will forcefully respond to any act of terrorism. “Much as we want to have good relations with our neighbours including Pakistan our forces will give befitting reply in case of terror attacks,” he said.Environment minister Prakash Javadekar batted for continuation of talks with the neighbouring country, saying "unless you talk terror, terror will not come down".Javdekar also said, "This process (talks) cannot be destroyed… due to the attack… You cannot change your neighbour… therefore we must continue with the talks but talks have to be mainly on the issue of terrorism and that's what exactly India is doing," Javadekar said.