Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 25: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived in Srinagar today to express solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and to assess the condition of those injured in the horrific incident.
As per a post by the Congress party on X, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, where several survivors of the April 22 attack are receiving treatment.
“Today, LoP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit GMC, Anantnag to enquire about the health of those injured in the Pahalgam terror attack,” Congress posted.
The terrorist attack in the scenic Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam resulted in the deaths of 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali citizen, leaving several others critically wounded. The tragedy has shocked the nation and drawn widespread condemnation.
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said, “Rahul ji is going to Kashmir and is also going to Pahalgam today to console the people who have suffered in the Pahalgam terror attack. We have said that we will stand by the government.”
🛬 Gandhi Returns Early from U.S., Attends All-Party Meeting
Rahul Gandhi, who was on an official trip to the United States, cut his visit short and returned to India on Thursday to attend a high-level all-party meeting convened by the Central Government to deliberate on the security situation.
After the meeting, Gandhi stated:
“Everyone condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The opposition has given full support to the government in taking any action.”
🔥 India Responds with Tough Measures
Following the attack, the Indian government has launched a strong diplomatic and strategic response:
- Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (1960).
- Immediate closure of the Integrated Attari Check Post with Pakistan.
- Revocation of SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme privileges for Pakistani nationals.
- Expulsion of Pakistani military, naval, and air advisors from the High Commission in New Delhi.
- Withdrawal of Indian defence attaches from Islamabad.
- Reduction of staff strength at both High Commissions to 30, effective May 1.
The Indian Army remains on high alert, conducting intensified search operations across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Bandipora and Udhampur, to track down and neutralize terrorists.
Rahul Gandhi’s visit signals a rare show of political unity in the face of terrorism, with the Opposition and government jointly emphasizing national security and solidarity with the victims.