SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday, said that PM Modi will not remain silent and will give a befitting reply to the deadly Pahalgam attack. He said that every word spoken in this special session of the House is being scrutinised, as the eyes of the entire country are on us.
Addressing the Assembly, Sharma said that Pakistan has been attempting to sustain its narrative through certain miscreants. However, he noted that after 35 years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have given a strong reply by staying united and sending a message to the world that no ploys can divide them.
Expressing solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack, Sharma said, “My heart is pained at the loss of lives in Pahalgam. Jammu and Kashmir is known as heaven on earth, where people want to spend their memorable moments, but such an incident at this place has shaken the entire humanity.”
“The entire nation is in shock. The people of JK have raised their voice in unison against terrorism, but we don’t have answers for the people who have lost their loved ones in the attack, especially the woman who lost her husband and the young boy who lost his father,” he added.
He further said that not only Jammu and Kashmir but the entire nation is watching this session. “Every single word is being scrutinised at present. We are the people who didn’t eat anything after the attack, but took to the streets and sent a message that it may have taken 35 years, but the people are united, and no ploy can divide us.”
He emphasised that it is the responsibility of every legislator to preserve this unity and ensure that no evil eye falls upon it.
Sharma added that there is a strong government at the Centre. “The Centre has already taken some measures following the attack. I believe the PM won’t remain silent on this issue. We should not rush and wait to see the response from the government.”
He said that Pakistan sought to keep its narrative alive in Kashmir through certain miscreants, as it has faced defeat thrice since 1947 in conventional wars. “The country has adopted some miscreants with the plan to keep its narrative alive in the Valley. But, the way the people of J&K responded to these miscreants is commendable,” he said.
Sharma concluded by urging legislators to play their part by donating their salaries to the victims. (KNO)
