Srinagar: The Jamu and Kashmir Congress on Monday were consistent with the national condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attacks and highlighted the reaction of Kashmir Muslims to the terrorist terrorist attacks on April 22 – marked by closures, protests, candlelight alertness and public condemnation, which was caused by its scale, and the terrorist charges are not unprecedented.
Several members said this significant shift reflects a larger change in thinking about the majority of communities in the region (Muslims) and said that unlike past patterns, their response to armed and violence was often constrained or obscured by separatist sentiments.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said: “The first time the Kashmir people resisted terrorism, which marked the beginning of the end of Jamu and Kashmir terrorism.”
He and others who spoke at the special House meeting in Chamu discussed the Pahargam massacre and its consequences, urging the center to use this “encouragement shift” to avoid causing actions that undermine it.
J&K’s top CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami warned that harassment of ordinary Kashmiris, random and unscalculated arrests, home demolition and other active acts of security forces will only undermine the encouragement shift in terrorism and the risks of protesting against Kashmir people.
The Chief Minister said that it is not a common thing for believers to commemorate the victims and observe a moment of silence to commemorate the resilience of their lives, families and those who oppose the tragedy, as this contrasts with the silent or ambivalent response to separatist violence. “Before Friday prayers, the mosque – a place often associated with fiery political sermons – was silent. Believers observed two minutes of silence in memory of the victims,” he said.
Mr. Abdullah said of unprecedented anger: “This is the first time in 36 years, I saw people in Jamu and Kashmir stand up and say- ‘Not my name’. Me.”
After three hours of discussion, the house unanimously passed a resolution calling the attack “an exorcisive, savage, inhumane and cowardly act.”
“This house unambiguously condemns the outrageous, cowardly behavior that leads to innocent lives. This terror directly attacks the spirit of the Kashmir Riyad, the values contained in our constitution, the spirit of our constitution, the spirit of peace and harmony, which have long demonstrated the characteristics of the Great Inquiry and our country.”
Mr. Abdullah said that while participating in the discussions on the resolution, the Chief Minister reiterated that J&K’s security was not under the elected government, Abdullah said: “But as the Minister of Tourism, I welcome them here. As the host, it is my responsibility to ensure their safe returns. The error is: They came to Kashmir for the first time and paid for that holiday.”
The Chief Minister also talked about the heavy price Kashmir has paid and suffered huge human costs since the insurgency in 1989-90, which has brought profound scars to the people. “We lost people in the October 2001 attack on this rally complex. The camp was attacked. Pandi specific settlement, a Sikh colony – no one was spared. We think those days are now over. But the attack on April 22 resurrected the nightmare.
“The Kashmiris did not rationalize, justify or remain silent for the first time. They condemn loudly and explicitly,” he said. He asserted that terrorism would not end with guns or security forces.
The Chief Minister addressed the growing demand for the recovery of J&K countries, and he said he would not use the tragedy to achieve political leverage. He said in a powerful speech: “How can I use the deaths of 26 innocent people to Delhi and demand the founding of the nation? Am I so cheap? Those lives are so worth so little that I will turn their tragedy into a bargaining chip for political favors? Even if I think of something like this,” he said in a powerful speech.
He assured the House that the struggle for national politics will continue “but this day is not suitable for (proposing) political demands – no politics, no business rules, no nation-building demands – but only one thing: heartfelt condemnation of attacks and solidarity with family.”
The Chief Minister also tells the “extraordinary story of bravery and humanity” from the day of the attack, such as Pony crew member Syed Adil Adil Hussain Shah facing terrorists, questioning why they target innocent people and trying to stop the attackers from attacking the gun.
Opposition leader Sunil Sharma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not remain silent and would give appropriate answers to the deadly Pahalgam attack.
“The government has taken some measures since the attack. I believe the Prime Minister will not remain silent on this issue. We should not rush to wait for the government’s response.”
The resolution expresses solidarity with the families of the victims, “We express our deepest condolences to those who have suffered irreparable losses and confirm that we share their sorrow and support their collective determination when needed.”
It also pays homage to Adil Hussain’s “Supreme Sacrifice”, who says his courage and selflessness embodies the true spirit of Kashmir and will serve as a lasting inspiration for future generations.
The resolution commended the J&K people for “extraordinary solidarity, compassion and resilience after the attacks”. It said: “Peaceful demonstrations throughout towns and villages, as well as a spontaneous pouring of moral and material support for tourists, reaffirming the people’s firm commitment to peace, public harmony and the rule of law.”
After the attack, the resolution endorsed diplomatic measures announced by the Indian government. “After the Cabinet Security Committee meeting, diplomatic measures announced by the coalition government on April 23 endorsed the House of Representatives.”
