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India Unites After Pahalgam Terror Attack: Government Vows Action

All-party meeting highlights security lapses, secures unanimous support for decisive measures, and outlines diplomatic and retaliatory steps against Pakistan.

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Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge speak to the media after attending the all-party meeting.
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Overview

  • The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali citizen, raising serious concerns over security failures in the region.
  • At an all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the government admitted lapses in security protocols, including unauthorized access to the Baisaran meadow without intelligence clearance.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to relentlessly pursue the attackers and their backers, with the government initiating diplomatic reprisals such as suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistan.
  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri led a coordinated diplomatic outreach, briefing envoys from key international partners to build global consensus against terrorism.
  • Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, condemned the attack and assured full support for government actions, emphasizing the need for national unity against terrorism.