IN PHOTOS: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly denounces Pahalgam attack

Updated On: 28 April, 2025 05:22 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution denouncing the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirming its commitment to peace and communal harmony. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved the resolution during a special session, which was passed by a voice vote after members observed a two-minute silence for the victims. (PICS/PTI) 

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<div>The resolution expressed profound shock at the killing of 26 people and vowed to resolutely defeat any attempt to disturb Jammu and Kashmir`s peace and progress. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, condemned the attack and admitted that he had failed in his responsibility to ensure tourists` safety.</div>
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The resolution expressed profound shock at the killing of 26 people and vowed to resolutely defeat any attempt to disturb Jammu and Kashmir`s peace and progress. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, condemned the attack and admitted that he had failed in his responsibility to ensure tourists` safety.

<p>Concluding a discussion on the resolution, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and admitted that he failed in his responsibility of ensuring a safe return for tourists.</p>

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Concluding a discussion on the resolution, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and admitted that he failed in his responsibility of ensuring a safe return for tourists.

<div>He remarked that the attack shattered the belief that terrorism of this nature was a thing of the past, calling it a tragic reminder of old wounds. Abdullah noted a new ray of hope in the spontaneous, unified protests across Kashmir, which he said were not politically driven but born out of genuine public grief.</div>

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He remarked that the attack shattered the belief that terrorism of this nature was a thing of the past, calling it a tragic reminder of old wounds. Abdullah noted a new ray of hope in the spontaneous, unified protests across Kashmir, which he said were not politically driven but born out of genuine public grief.

<div>Deputy Chief Minister Choudhary, quoting the resolution, called the attack a direct assault on Kashmiriyat and the values enshrined in the Constitution. The Assembly paid tribute to pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died trying to save tourists, lauding his bravery as an enduring inspiration.</div>

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Deputy Chief Minister Choudhary, quoting the resolution, called the attack a direct assault on Kashmiriyat and the values enshrined in the Constitution. The Assembly paid tribute to pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died trying to save tourists, lauding his bravery as an enduring inspiration.

<p>The resolution commended the people of Kashmir and Jammu for their spontaneous demonstrations of unity, resilience, and compassion in the aftermath. It appealed for national solidarity, urging political leaders, media, and civil society to reject divisive rhetoric and ensure the safety and dignity of Kashmiri citizens across India.</p>

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The resolution commended the people of Kashmir and Jammu for their spontaneous demonstrations of unity, resilience, and compassion in the aftermath. It appealed for national solidarity, urging political leaders, media, and civil society to reject divisive rhetoric and ensure the safety and dignity of Kashmiri citizens across India.

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