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Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today moved a resolution expressing shock and anguish over the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and resolved to fight resolutely in defeating the nefarious designs of disturbing communal harmony and hindering progress.
The resolution was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a special session of the Assembly, which began with the members observing a two-minute silence to pay homage to those killed in the tragedy last week. The Legislative Assembly reaffirms its unwavering commitment to foster an environment of peace, development, and inclusive prosperity for all its citizens, and to resolutely defeat the nefarious designs of those who seek to disturb the communal harmony and progress of the nation and Jammu and Kashmir, the resolution stated.
The deputy chief minister said, This House expresses its profound shock and anguish over the barbaric and inhumane attack perpetrated on innocent civilians at Pahalgam on April 22. This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives, he said. Quoting the resolution, Choudhary said, “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.” This House stands in full solidarity with the victims and their families, the document stated. The house extended deepest condolences to those who have suffered irreparable loss and affirmed their collective resolve to share in their grief and support them in their hour of need.
The house mentioned the supreme sacrifice of pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who laid down his life while trying to save the tourists from the terrorist attack, and said his courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of Kashmir and shall serve as an enduring inspiration for future generations. It also mentioned the Assembly’s endorsement of diplomatic measures announced by the Centre following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, a day after the tragedy. The resolution calls upon all political parties, religious and community leaders, youth organisations, civil society groups, and media houses across the nation to maintain calm, reject violence and divisive rhetoric, and work collectively to uphold peace, unity, and constitutional values.