On Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Acknowledges Citizens’ Anger and Deep Agony Over Pahalgam Attack

Pahalgam Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his latest Mann Ki Baat episode, expressed “deep agony” over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, and reiterated that the perpetrators and conspirators “will be served with the harshest response”.

In his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, the Prime Minister spoke at length about the pain and anger felt across the nation.

“Today as I speak to you in Mann Ki Baat, there is a deep anguish in my heart. The terrorist incident that took place in Pahalgam on the 22nd of April has hurt every citizen of the country,” he said.

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“The solidarity of 1.4 billion Indians in the fight against terrorism is our biggest strength. We, as a nation, must demonstrate strong will power,” he said on Sunday.

He affirmed that justice for the victims will be ensured without fail. “Every Indian holds deep sympathies for the affected families,” he added.

The Prime Minister noted that the pain is not limited by geography or language. “No matter which state one belongs to, no matter which language one speaks, one is feeling the pain of those who have lost their loved ones in this attack. I can feel that the blood of every Indian is on the boil after seeing the pictures of the terrorist attack,” he said.

Taking direct aim at the forces behind the violence, he said, “This attack in Pahalgam shows the desperation of the patrons of terrorism; displays their cowardice… at a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, there was a vibrancy in schools and colleges, construction work had gained unprecedented pace, democracy was getting stronger, the number of tourists was increasing at a record rate, people's income was increasing, new opportunities were being created for the youth.”

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“The terrorists and the masterminds of terror want Kashmir to be destroyed again and hence they executed such a big conspiracy,” he said.

“In this war against terrorism, the unity of the country, the solidarity of 140 crore Indians, is our biggest strength. This unity is the basis of our decisive fight against terrorism,” the Prime Minister asserted.

Urging the public to remain resolute, he said, “We have to strengthen our resolve to face this challenge that has surfaced before the country. We have to demonstrate strong willpower as a nation. Today the world is watching, after this terrorist attack, the whole country is speaking in one voice.”

He also highlighted the support India has received from the global community. “The anger that we the people of India feel, that anger is there in the whole world. After this terrorist attack, condolences are continuously pouring in from all over the world. Global leaders have called me up as well; written letters and sent messages too. Everyone has strongly condemned this heinous terrorist attack,” he said.

“They have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. The whole world stands with 140 crore Indians in our fight against terrorism. I once again assure the affected families that they will get justice, and justice will be done. The perpetrators and conspirators of this attack will be served with the harshest response,” the Prime Minister said.

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