Robert Vadra Says Pahalgam Remarks ‘Misinterpreted’: 'I Will Always Stand With India'

Businessman Robert Vadra clarified his remarks on the Pahalgam attack, saying they were 'misinterpreted' & condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India.

Businessman Robert Vadra

Source : PTI

Businessman Robert Vadra on Monday clarified his recent comments regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, saying his remarks had been "misinterpreted" and that it was his responsibility to set the record straight.

He stated that he strongly condemned the attack and stood firmly with India.

He took to Facebook, in a post, he said, "Because my intentions have been misinterpreted, I understand it is my responsibility to clarify them. I am committed to clarifying myself with honesty, transparency, and respect. I decided to wait in silence for a few days, but this should not be construed as silence, indifference or lack of patriotism."

"In fact, it is because of my deep love for my country, my deep respect for truth and my commitment to dedication that I took the time to reflect before speaking. Silence is the stage where responsibility matures, emotions calm down and words can be chosen carefully rather than impulsively. I want to be clear about what my thoughts are: I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that took the lives of innocent people and shattered their families. There is no justification – political, religious or ideological – that can excuse violence against innocent, unarmed people", he wrote.

“Violence against innocent and unarmed people cannot be condoned," Vadra added. He further stated that terrorism in any form was an attack on the soul of humanity and destroyed the fundamental right of humans to live without fear.

Vadra also condoled the demise of the people in the attack, further urging everyone to remember the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi of following non-violence.

"I believe that terrorism in any form is an attack not only on individuals but on the soul of humanity. It destroys the fundamental right of every human being to live without fear. No reason, no logic can justify the shedding of innocent blood. I mourn for all those whose lives were lost, whose future was taken away, whose hearts were filled with unimaginable grief, and I urge everyone to remember the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi - he said that non-violence is the courageous choice. The suffering of our countrymen is our own suffering. Today, in this hour of grief, I express my commitment to build a world where no child, no family, no community lives under the shadow of terror," the post further read.

On April 23, Vadra described the Pahalgam attack as "cowardly," stating that such acts of violence fail to serve any legitimate purpose and only contribute to deepening societal divisions.

"...I condemn this incident...Such incidents do not raise any issue. It is a cowardly way to raise the issues by attacking civilians...Religion and politics should stay separated. They (terrorists) killed people after checking their IDs, because they think that Muslims are being suppressed."

The terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national, and left several others injured. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and prompted the Indian government to take swift diplomatic and strategic countermeasures.