Srinagar, Apr 25— Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday reaffirmed that the entire opposition fully supports the government’s actions in response to the Pahalgam attack.
Speaking to the media in Srinagar, Gandhi said, “We held a detailed discussion with the government. The opposition has strongly condemned this horrific attack and has pledged complete support to the government for any measures it deems necessary.”
Gandhi, who arrived in Srinagar earlier today, visited one of the injured civilians and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims' families.
“The attackers’ goal was to sow division. It is now more crucial than ever that every Indian unites against terrorism,” Gandhi said.
He continued, “My thoughts and sympathies are with those who have lost loved ones. This tragedy calls for national unity, not division.”
Expressing concern over reports of Kashmiri students and businesspeople being targeted in other states, he said, “It is painful to hear that innocent Kashmiris are being targeted elsewhere. We must not let hatred prevail. This is exactly what the enemies of peace want,” he stated.
“We must stand together and defeat terrorism, for only unity can ensure its defeat,” he added.
In his statement, Gandhi further mentioned his discussions with Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister and Lieutenant Governor, who briefed him on the developments. “I assured them that both myself and the Congress party fully support the government’s actions,” he said.
Earlier, Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi, held the BJP government responsible for the Pahalgam attacks, citing security lapses. His remarks were met with criticism from BJP’s Chugh who accused Vadra of echoing anti-national forces.
(JKNS Inputs)