“Even If It Means Merging PoK…”: Revanth Reddy To PM Modi On J&Okay Assault
Hyderabad:
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday led a candle march to protest the Pahalgam terror assault, which claimed 26 lives, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a befitting reply to Pakistan, even when it means merging Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India.
Accompanied by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi and different Congress leaders, in a present of opposition unity, Mr Reddy provided condolences to the victims of the assault and stated the Centre must act decisively to forestall the recurrence of such incidents.
Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, different Telangana ministers and worldwide delegates, who had arrived for a two-day ‘Bharat Summit’ within the state, additionally participated within the march.
The Chief Minister recalled how former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had in contrast then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Goddess Durga over India’s retaliation within the 1967 India-China conflict and the creation of Bangladesh in 1971.
“It was the courageous Indira Gandhi who separated Bangladesh from Pakistan… You (PM Modi) bear in mind ‘Durga Mata’. Take motion, whether or not it is attacking Pakistan or some other measure,” he stated.
“Immediately, steps must be taken towards Pakistan. This isn’t the time for compromise. A befitting reply must be given. Transfer forward, and we’ll stand with you. The 140 crore Indians are with you,” he added.
Make Pakistan into two components, Mr Reddy stated. “Merge PoK with India. We are going to stand with you. You’re a devotee of Durga Mata. Keep in mind Indira ji,” he added.
He additionally stated that it’s not time for politics and that everybody must be united throughout this era. He added that his authorities is able to help the Prime Minister.
Twenty-six vacationers – 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen – had been killed within the assault at Baisaran – dubbed ‘mini Switzerland’ for its meadow – in Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday. It was the deadliest strike within the Valley because the 2019 Pulwama strike. The Resistance Entrance, a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed duty.
Following the assault, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and introduced a raft of measures, together with the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 and revocation of visa providers for Pakistani nationals.
In retaliation, Pakistan additionally introduced a collection of measures, together with closure of its airspace for Indian airways. Islamabad additionally stated that any transfer to divert water meant for it underneath the pact will probably be thought-about an “Act of Struggle”.
Mr Reddy’s remarks got here hours after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who visited the injured at a Srinagar hospital, additionally urged the nation to face united “to struggle this nasty motion” and defeat terrorism. He stated the fear assault was carried out with an intent to “divide society”.
The previous Congress President additionally stated the whole Opposition condemned the actions of the terrorists through the all-party assembly on Thursday, and expressed full help for no matter motion the federal government takes.
“It has been a horrible tragedy. I got here right here to get a way of what is going on on and to assist. The complete folks of Jammu & Kashmir have condemned this horrible act and are totally supportive of the nation presently. I met one of many individuals who was injured,” Mr Gandhi informed reporters.
In the meantime, Mr Owaisi, in a publish on X, stated: “We’re all united towards terrorism. Together with @revanth_anumula & 1000’s of Indian residents, I participated in a candlelight march towards the cowardly Pahalgam terror assault.”
We’re all united towards terrorism. Together with @revanth_anumula & 1000’s of Indian residents, I participated in a candlelight march towards the cowardly Pahalgam terror assault. pic.twitter.com/wC4PeJTwKB
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) April 25, 2025
He distributed black armbands at a mosque earlier than the Friday prayers, urging folks to put on them as a mark of protest towards the Pahalgam terror assault.
The Hyderabad MP, who additionally wore a black armband, distributed them at a mosque in Shastripuram in Hyderabad, get together sources stated.
A gaggle of Muslim males additionally protested on the historic Charminar towards the fear assault after the Friday prayers.
Shopkeepers at Begum Bazar shut down their companies and took part in a peaceable rally, whereas a protest was additionally held at Malkajgiri.
