Srinagar, Apr 25, KNT: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who arrived in Kashmir following the deadly Pahalgam attack, strongly condemned the killings and called for national unity in the face of such “nasty actions.” During his visit to Srinagar on Friday, Gandhi met one of the injured victims and held discussions with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to understand the situation firsthand.
“It is a tragedy. I came here to get a sense of what’s going on and to help in any way I can,” Gandhi told reporters, adding that his party would fully support any action the government takes in response to the attack. “I assured both the Chief Minister and the LG that myself and my party are going to support fully.”
The Congress leader emphasized the importance of standing together, especially at a time when attempts are being made to divide society. “This idea of violence is designed to make brother fight brother. We must stand united and defeat terrorism once and for all,” he said.
Referring to the communal backlash being reported in some parts of the country, Gandhi as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust said, “It’s sad to see that some people are targeting my brothers and sisters from Kashmir elsewhere in the country. That is not the way forward. We all must remain united.”
Although most of the injured victims had been shifted back, Gandhi managed to meet one of them during his hospital visit. “I couldn’t meet everyone who was injured or the families of those who lost their lives, but I want to send my love and affection to all of them. The entire country is standing with you.”
He also noted that people across Jammu and Kashmir have strongly condemned the attack, further adding that the unity shown by the public should be a message to those who try to spread hatred.
Rahul Gandhi revealed that he attended the all-party meeting convened by the government in Delhi yesterday. “The united opposition has condemned this brutal act and extended its complete support to the government in taking decisive action,” he said. [KNT]
