Pahalgam Statements

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town in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, India
“ That mission is to reach out to people like you and communicate our point of view and our concerns about recent events in our country, which you have already alluded to- the terrorist attack on our…
Shashi Tharoor,
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“ On April 22, we had a terror attack in Pahalgam, and it was a murderous rampage because what they did was not only to attack and kill innocent tourists on a holiday in a peaceful part of Kashmir. At…
Shashi Tharoor,
‘There cannot be any dialogue till..’: Tharoor Clears Indias Stance…
“ We were a little disappointed in the reaction of the Colombian government, which apparently expressed heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Pakistan after the Indian strikes, rather than…
Shashi Tharoor,
As India Expresses Disappointment, Colombia Withdraws Its Statement…
“ This terrorist action was in pursuance of a cynical set of objectives that sadly only the Pakistani military seems to want to pursue to undermine our country, to undermine the Kashmiri economy, which…
Shashi Tharoor,
‘Won’t Turn The Other Cheek’: Tharoor Reaffirms India’s Firm Anti…
“ Our constant effort is to ensure that the Yatra proceeds peacefully, and that pilgrims are able to complete their journey and return safely. That has always been our goal, and it will remain so,
Chief Minister,
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“ The Yatra is beginning, and we are hopeful of meeting Bhole Nath. A lot of people will come. Once they return, they will tell others that Kashmir is peaceful and beautiful,
Farooq Abdullah,
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“ After I presented her with a Kashmiri shawl, from the place where terror had struck, the President reciprocated with a warrior symbol, urging India to fight on with determination. Greeted her…
Shashi Tharoor,
Panama assures India of its support for ‘war against terror’
“ Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide F-35 stealth fighters,
Donald Trump,
India unveils industry partnership model to fast-track stealth fighter…
“ Tourism is my responsibility, but the security of the tourists is not my responsibility. Three governments will have to work together: the elected government of Jammu and Kashmir, the unelected…
Omar Abdullah,
‘Tourism Should Be Conflict-Neutral’: Omar Abdullah Holds Special…
“ I haven't heard of any politics regarding this. It is a forested area. If we cut trees for the road, climate activists would have objected to it... har taraf se maar khate hai (the government gets…
Chief Minister,
Get blamed by all sides: Omar Abdullah’s vague reply on Baisaran…
“ We had no desire to convey that it was the opening salvo in what was meant to be a sort of protracted war,
Shashi Tharoor,
‘If they hit us again…’: Shashi Tharoor’s fresh warning to Pakistan
“ India under Prime Minister Modi has become a leader in the fight, and I choose my words carefully, against the biggest danger to world peace, which is barbaric terrorism backed by nuclear power, and…
MJ Akbar,
Barbaric terrorism backed by nuclear power biggest danger to world: MJ…