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Maharashtra Leaders Clash Over Relief Efforts Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

Separate rescue initiatives by Maharashtra's coalition leaders reveal political divides as relief operations for victims and stranded tourists continue.

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** Srinagar: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets tourists from the state, in Srinagar, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Shinde on Wednesday flew to Srinagar to expedite the process of bringing back state tourists stranded in Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_23_2025_000686A) (PTI)
Two special flights have been arranged to bring back stranded tourists from Kashmir. (Eknath Shinde | Official CX account)

Overview

  • A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed six Maharashtra tourists and injured others, prompting state-led rescue and relief efforts.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation for victims, special flights, and trains to repatriate stranded tourists, alongside helpline support.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flew to Kashmir on a chartered plane, organized his own rescue team, and coordinated with the Union Civil Aviation Minister for flights.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar contacted former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to arrange additional flights, while maintaining a low public profile.
  • Critics, including Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, condemned the lack of a unified government response, as coalition leaders operated independently rather than collaboratively.