Overview
- The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, claimed by The Resistance Front, killed 26 tourists and injured several others, making it the deadliest civilian attack in Kashmir since 2019.
- Robert Vadra attributed the attack to a growing Hindu-Muslim divide, alleging that the BJP's Hindutva agenda has left minorities feeling weakened and vulnerable.
- BJP leaders condemned Vadra's comments as aligning with terrorist narratives, demanding an apology and accusing him of politicizing the tragedy.
- Vadra clarified that his remarks were personal and not representative of the Congress party or his family, while reiterating his views on communal tensions in India.
- Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have intensified security measures in response to the attack, emphasizing national unity against terrorism.