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'Blood Of Every Indian Is On The Boil’: PM Modi Vows 'Harshest Response' To Perpetrators And Conspirators Of Pahalgam Terror Attack
PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (27 April) said that the perpetrators and conspirators behind the Pahalgam terror attack would face the "harshest response".
Addressing the nation during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, PM Modi expressed deep anguish over the attack, which left the country reeling in grief.
"The terrorist incident that took place in Pahalgam on the 22 April has hurt every citizen of the country. Every Indian holds deep sympathies for the affected families. 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.
He added that the terror attack in Pahalgam shows the "desperation of the patrons of terrorism" and "displays their cowardice".
The attack, he pointed out, came at a time when Kashmir was experiencing a period of peace and progress, with schools and colleges thriving, tourism booming, and the infrastructure building and economy gaining momentum.
"The enemies of the country, the enemies of Jammu and Kashmir, did not like that. The terrorists and the masterminds of terror want Kashmir to be destroyed again and hence they executed such a big conspiracy," he said.
"This unity is the basis of our decisive fight against terrorism. 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 added.
PM Modi also acknowledged the global solidarity in the aftermath of the attack, with condolences pouring in from leaders worldwide.
"The whole world stands with 140 crore Indians in our fight against terrorism," he said.
Reassuring the affected families, the Prime Minister emphasized that justice would be served, and those responsible for the attack would face the "harshest response."
"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," he said.
