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Jammu and Kashmir — National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be asked what “response” India should give to Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Speaking to reporters ahead of a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened to discuss the incident, Abdullah said, “Ask the Prime Minister what answer should be given to Pakistan,” when questioned about India’s potential course of action.
Condemning the attack, NC chief whip Mubarak Gul described it as an assault on humanity.
“It was a barbaric act. Taking an innocent life is tantamount to murdering all of humanity. This is not part of our culture. The entire Kashmir Valley has condemned this heinous crime,” Gul stated.
Meanwhile, Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat commented on remarks made by Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra, emphasizing that Karra’s comments were being misinterpreted.
“Karra Sahab’s statement doesn’t suggest we are soft on terrorism. It must be understood in context. We (Congress) have tried war, dialogue, and internal strategies to curb extremism. This is a matter of national security, and we stand firmly with the nation,” Bhat said.
He further explained, “We are simply advocating that all avenues remain open. Supporting decisive government action does not preclude the possibility of future dialogue. Even after wars, talks eventually happen. We are not restricting the government’s choices — we are reinforcing them.”
In the assembly session, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved a resolution strongly condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and expressing support for the diplomatic measures announced by the Union Government after the Cabinet Committee on Security met.
The Pahalgam assault marks one of the deadliest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama tragedy, where 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives. Following the latest attack, India has taken firm steps against Pakistan, accusing it of continued support for cross-border terrorism. (ANI)
