J&K Assembly passes resolution against ‘designs to disturb communal harmony’ after Pahalgam attack

Apr 28, 2025 - 16:30

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Days after the terror attack in Pahalgam, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution seeking “to resolutely defeat the nefarious designs of those who seek to disturb the communal harmony and progress of the nation” and the Union Territory.

Moved by deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, the resolution denounced the “barbaric and inhumane” attack of April 22 that left 26 persons dead and 17 injured.

“This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act,” the resolution read.

Such acts of terror are a “direct assault on the ethos of Kashmiriyat, the values enshrined in our Constitution, and the spirit of unity, peace and harmony that have long characterised Jammu and Kashmir and our nation”, Choudhary said in the House.

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The resolution stated that the courage and selflessness of pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who lost his life while attempting to protect tourists during the attack, “embody the true spirit of Kashmir and shall serve as an enduring inspiration for future...