Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and resolved to fight resolutely to defeat the nefarious designs to disturb communal harmony and hinder progress.
The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a special session of the Assembly, was passed by voice vote. At the beginning of the session, House members observed a two-minute silence to pay homage to the 26 people killed in the tragedy last week.
“The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir reaffirms its unwavering commitment to foster an environment of peace, development, and inclusive prosperity for all its citizens, and to resolutely defeat the nefarious designs of those who seek to disturb the communal harmony and progress of the nation and of Jammu and Kashmir,” the resolution stated.
Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly observed a two-minute silence to pay homage to the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack even as Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government to take immediate measures to enhance the safety and security of tourists and non-locals in the region.
As the House convened for a special session here, Rather condemned the killing of innocent tourists from various parts of the country.
“We pay homage to the victims and extend our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones,” he said.
Later, the speaker adjourned the House sine die after passage of a resolution expressing profound shock and anguish at the barbaric attack.
Speaking on the issue, Speaker Rather emphasized the urgent need for all members of the House to collaborate in creating a safe and conducive atmosphere for tourists.
He called upon everyone to unite in honouring the families who have lost their loved ones, ensuring their sacrifices are not in vain.
He stressed the importance of unity in emerging stronger together.
“I urge all members of this esteemed House to rise and observe two minutes of silence as a mark of respect for the victims and to show solidarity with the affected families,” Rather said.
The speaker further said that tourists had come to enjoy their holidays in Kashmir, but they were subjected to barbaric acts of terrorism, resulting in the tragic loss of 26 lives. “This heinous act of terrorism brings shame upon our community.”
He vehemently condemned this act and expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families, pledging commitment to fostering communal harmony.
“We urge the government to take immediate measures to enhance the safety and security of tourists, residents, and students from outside the region. All members should collaborate diligently towards achieving this goal,” he added.
