Earlier, the Congress had posted an image of PM Modi labelled "Gayab," implying his absence from the recent all-party meeting held after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The post has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders and allies.
The candle marches were attended by AAP MLAs, MLA candidates, councillors, Assembly presidents, and a large number of citizens who responded to the party's call to honour the deceased and reaffirm their commitment to the unity and integrity of India.
The meeting took place days after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on April 23, following the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed
Speaking to ANI, Milind Deora said, "After the Pahalgam attack, the Centre called an all-party meeting in which almost all parties said that they are with the government in the action it wants to take against Pakistan and terrorists. Soon after, some opposition parties that had supported
Singh also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and said that it was a regrettable incident, and every Indian should be united to take strict action against terrorists.
Speaking at a gathering for the inauguration and laying of the foundation stone for various development projects in UP's Deoria district, Adityanath condemned SP leaders for their remarks, alleging they undermine national unity and shield Pakistan by deflecting blame for the attack.
In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, locals across Jammu and Kashmir have united in strong condemnation, calling the incident an attack on humanity and the values that define the region.
The family of Muzamil, a zipline operator accused of shouting "Allahu Akbar" during the Pahalgam terror attack, has defended their son. According to Abdul Aziz, Muzamil's father, his son was scared and crying after the incident.
Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, Tika Ram Jully, on Tuesday called for unity in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, affirming that the entire opposition stands with the government in taking firm action against Pakistan.
Screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar condemned the terror attack on the innocent tourists in Pahalgam, asking the government to take "solid, definitive steps" to combat the situation.