Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 lives, including Shubham, a youth from Kanpur, with The Resistance Front claiming responsibility, pending confirmation.
• Prime Minister Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia trip, cancelled his April 24 Kanpur visit, and convened top-level security meetings in response to the attack.
• Despite the somber national mood, Modi is in Madhubani today inaugurating and laying foundations for ₹13,480 crore in rural infrastructure projects, including rail lines and LPG facilities.
• Heightened security measures, including surveillance and vehicle checks, have been implemented across Bihar, particularly near the India-Nepal border, for Modi's visit.
• This marks Modi's first public remarks since the attack, with expectations of a strong message on counter-terrorism and national resilience.