Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 civilian lives and was claimed by The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy.
• Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack and pledged full cooperation with the government to combat terrorism and ensure national unity.
• Kharge urged the government to convene an all-party meeting to foster cross-party consensus and strengthen counterterrorism efforts.
• The Congress Working Committee is set to meet on April 24 to address the security crisis and its implications for Kashmir's tourism and economy.
• Kharge emphasized the need for heightened security ahead of the Amarnath Yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims and prevent further destabilization.