Pakistan attacked Kashmiriyat and Insaniyat on April 22: PM Modi

Sangaldan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said "Pakistan attacked both Kashmiriyat and Insaniyat in Pahalgam on April 22. That was intended to incite violence in India and cripple the earnings of hardworking Kashmiris".

"Pakistan's repeated attempts to disrupt this progress mean that it stands against humanity, social harmony and economic prosperity," he said addressing a public gathering at Katra.

The PM said that this deliberate attack on tourists was meant to sabotage the flourishing tourism industry in J&K, which had witnessed record number of visitors over the past few years.


"Pakistan's malicious intent directly impacted local workers, including horse riders, porters, guides, guest house owners, and shopkeepers," said Modi adding, "Adil stood against terrorists, but tragically lost his life while striving to support his family through honest labour." The PM said his government is committed to protecting the people of J&K and ensuring that terrorism never succeeds in halting progress.

The PM said that on this very night, a month ago, India executed Operation Sindoor, delivering a decisive blow to Pakistan-based terrorists. "Whenever Pakistan hears the name of Operation Sindoor, it will be reminded of humiliating defeat."

He said 2,000 families were affected by shelling and their pain is the nation's pain. He announced formation of two new border battalions for J&K.

The PM said locals aspire to revive J&K as a premier destination for film shoots and develop it into a hub for sports. He also made a special appeal to the youth of J&K, urging them to actively participate in India's manufacturing revolution. "Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and today, the world is recognising India's defence ecosystem," said Modi, adding: "India has emerged as a leading defence exporter over the past decade, and the next goal is to position India among the world's top defence exporters."