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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 27, vowed that the perpetrators and conspirators behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack would face the strictest punishment, assuring that justice would be served to the victims and their families. Addressing the nation in his 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said the solidarity of Indians in the war against terrorism is the country’s biggest strength. Modi expressed his deepest grief over the attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, in which most of them were tourists — and said every Indian is seething with anger at the heinous act.
Modi said the attack showed the desperation and cowardice of terrorists and their mentors, especially at a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, tourism was seeing a record surge, democracy was getting stronger, and new opportunities were opening up for the youth. Also Read: Pahalgam attack: Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan ready for 'neutral, transparent and credible investigation' He added that the enemies of India and Kashmir could not tolerate this progress and wanted the Valley to be destroyed again. "In the war against terrorism, the unity and solidarity of 140 crore Indians is our biggest strength," Modi highlighted.
He said the world is seeing how India is standing united against the attack, and stressed that this unity is the biggest basis for winning the fight against terrorism. No matter the state, region, or language, every Indian shares deep sympathy for the families of the victims, said Modi. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack: Who is Nazakat Ahmad Shah, the guardian angel for 11 tourists The terror attack took place on April 22, at Baisaran, a popular tourist destination in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, when terrorists opened fire on civilians.
During the broadcast, the Prime Minister also paid tribute to renowned scientist and former ISRO chairman Dr. K Kasturirangan , who passed away on Friday, April 25. Modi lauded his lifelong contributions to India's scientific and national development, saying his selfless service would always be remembered.
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