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India Stands United Against

Terror on First Anniversary

of Pahalgam Attack

From political leaders to citizens, the nation speaks in one voice of grief, resolve and defiance against terrorism.

OUR BUREAU cial details, the operation destroyed
nine major terror launchpads linked
Washington, DC / NEW DELHI
to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Moham-
ndia on Tuesday marked the first med, and Hizbul Mujahideen, and
anniversary of the 2025 Pahal- eliminated over 100 terrorists.
Igam terror attack with a powerful The operation was followed by a
display of unity, as political leaders brief but intense escalation, including
across party lines, citizens, and the drone attacks and cross-border shell-
global Indian community came to- ing, before a ceasefire was reached
gether to condemn terrorism and after high-level military talks. The
honour the 26 lives lost in one of the Indian Army has since reiterated its
country’s most shocking attacks in re- strong stance, warning of assured
cent years. retaliation against any future acts of
On April 22, 2025, terrorists terror.
struck the tourist town of Pahalgam, Back home, the Valley itself
killing 26 civilians in a targeted as- offered a contrasting image of re-
sault that left the nation in grief. A silience and recovery. In Srinagar,
year later, the memory of the attack tourists reported feeling safe and
continues to resonate deeply, with welcomed, highlighting a return to
leaders emphasising that such acts normalcy nearly a year after the at-
have only strengthened India’s re- tack. Visitors from Gujarat described
solve to combat terrorism. Students from Dewan Devi Higher Secondary School pay tribute to the victims of Pahalgam the atmosphere as reassuring, with
Prime Minister Narendra Modi one tourist, Sureshbhai Patel, say-
led the tributes, remembering the terror attack on the first anniversary of the incident, in Jammu on Wednesday. (ANI) ing, “It felt like home. People should
victims and reaffirming the coun- come here and enjoy.”
try’s firm stance. “Remembering the it ever forgive those responsible for Shiksha Niketan High School gath- Another visitor, Dr Piyush Pan-
innocent lives lost in the gruesome this dastardly act.” Congress Presi- ered to pay tribute, with one stu- chal, noted, “We do not feel any fear
Pahalgam terror attack on this day dent Mallikarjun Kharge described dent recalling how “several families here; it feels good. People should
last year. They will never be forgot- the nation as “united, resilient, and lost their loved ones” on that day come here for a visit.” Their experi-
ten,” he said, adding, “As a nation, determined against terrorism,” while when Kashmir, often called “heav- ences reflect growing confidence in
we stand united in grief and resolve. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the en on earth,” was struck by violence. security arrangements, with forces
India will never bow to any form of attack a “crime against humanity,” Internationally, India’s message maintaining a tight vigil across key
terror. The heinous designs of terror- adding that “India will neither forget found resonance as well. Speaking areas.
ists will never succeed.” it nor forgive the criminals.” in Washington, Ambassador Vinay The steady flow of tourists is be-
Echoing similar sentiments, Vice President C. P. Radhakrish- Mohan Kwatra described terrorism ing seen as a sign of resilience—not
President Droupadi Murmu said the nan also paid homage, reaffirming as a “scourge on humanity” and said just of the region, but of the country’s
tragedy “remains etched in our col- the country’s collective resolve to the anniversary “weighs very heavily collective spirit. Even as the scars of
lective memory” and stressed that fight terrorism in all its forms. The on India and the rest of the world.” the attack remain, the message from
“such acts of terror cannot deter our chorus of voices from across political Referring to the attack, he said, “acts both citizens and leaders is clear: ter-
unwavering commitment to peace divides underscored a rare moment like Pahalgam and other terrorist acts rorism will not dictate India’s future.
and unity.” She added that the en- of unanimity in condemning terror are acts of cowardice against human- One year on, the Pahalgam at-
tire nation stands with the bereaved and standing with victims’ families. ity,” stressing the need for collective tack has become more than a mem-
families and remains “resolute in our Beyond political statements, pub- global resolve to defeat terrorism. ory of tragedy—it has emerged as a
determination to defeat terrorism lic participation reflected the depth While the nation mourned, it symbol of unity. From government
everywhere in all its forms.” of national sentiment. In Tangdhar, also reflected on its response. In leaders to students, from grieving
The unity extended across the around 2,000 students and members the aftermath of the attack, India families to international voices, In-
political spectrum. Leader of the Op- of civil society took out solidarity launched the military operation dia’s response has been marked by
position Rahul Gandhi paid tribute marches, holding placards reading Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, a shared determination to stand to-
to the victims, asserting that “India “Stop terror attack,” “We condemn targeting terror infrastructure in Pa- gether, honour the victims, and en-
will never forget their sacrifice and attack on tourists,” and “We stand kistan and Pakistan-occupied Jam- sure that such acts of terror are met
the pain of their families, nor will for innocent tourists.” Students from mu and Kashmir. According to offi- with unwavering resistance.

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