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Pahalgam Attack Sparks Political Clash Over Security and Accountability

Congress accuses BJP of negligence and divisive narratives, while BJP defends security forces and challenges critics.

Mallikarjun Kharge stated that PM Modi was not taking the matter seriously given how he skipped the all-party meeting on the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Overview

  • Terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, prompting nationwide investigations and political fallout.
  • APCC president Y.S. Sharmila criticized the BJP for alleged intelligence failures and delayed military response to the attack.
  • Sharmila accused the BJP of using the incident to promote Hindu-Muslim divisions, countering that victims included Muslims.
  • The BJP, led by S. Yamini Sharma, rejected the allegations, defended security forces, and challenged Sharmila to debate national safety under BJP governance.
  • The attack, attributed to The Resistance Front linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, has intensified regional tensions and heightened scrutiny of security protocols in Kashmir.