J&K Assembly Slams Pahalgam Attack: 'Assault On Kashmiriyat & National Unity'

The J&K Assembly passed a resolution condemning the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. It called the act a blow to Kashmiriyat, unity, and constitutional values.

J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary

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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly moved a resolution on Monday expressing shock over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved the resolution during a special session of the Assembly. This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives, he said.

The resolution emphasised the attack as an assault on the values of "Kashmiriyat", the Constitution, and the spirit of unity, peace, and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed full solidarity with the victims and their families, offering condolences to those affected.

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Quoting the resolution, Choudhary said, "Such acts of terror are a direct assault on the ethos of Kashmiriyat, the values enshrined in our Constitution, and the spirit of unity, peace, and harmony that have long characterised Jammu and Kashmir and our nation."

"We extend our deepest condolences to those who have suffered irreparable loss and affirm our collective resolve to share in their grief and support them in their hour of need."

It mentioned the supreme sacrifice of pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who laid down his life while trying to save the tourists from the terrorist attack. “His courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of Kashmir and shall serve as an enduring inspiration for future generations. This House commends the people of Kashmir and Jammu for their extraordinary display of unity, compassion, and resilience in the aftermath of the attack.”

The resolution said that “the peaceful demonstration across towns and villages, and the spontaneous outpouring of moral and material support toward tourists reaffirm people's steadfast commitment to peace, communal harmony, and the rule of law”.

It also highlighted the Assembly’s support for the diplomatic actions announced by the Centre after the Cabinet Committee on Security convened a day following the tragedy.

It said that the House is mindful of the sinister design behind the selective targeting of the victims of the attack. The resolution appealed to all sections of society, and mainly the media not to fall for the sinister plot “by irresponsibly inflaming passions”.

“The need to remain united in the face of this attempted division cannot be overemphasised.”

It urged all states and Union Territories to safeguard the safety, dignity, and well-being of Kashmiri students and citizens living in or visiting their regions, and to take all necessary steps to prevent any form of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation against them.