On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down hard on Pakistan during a rally in Katra. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people—mostly tourists—PM Modi accused Pakistan of targeting Insaniyat (humanity) and Kashmiriyat (Kashmiri culture).
“Pakistan is the enemy of the poor’s rozi-roti,” said PM Modi. “The Pahalgam attack was meant to destroy peace and livelihood in Kashmir.”
In Modi’s words, “Pakistan wants to ruin the future of hardworking Kashmiris.”
For locals, that means fewer tourists, shuttered businesses, and empty hotel rooms. Pakistan isn’t just a political rival here—it’s hitting people where it hurts most: their daily bread.
Pakistan Responds—And Denies It All
Unsurprisingly, Pakistan pushed back. Its Foreign Office issued a sharp statement rejecting what it called Modi’s “baseless and misleading” accusations.
“There is no credible evidence linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack,” the statement read.
“We support the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle,” it added, calling on the UN and global human rights bodies to intervene.
That’s the usual script. But this time, the timing was different—because India had already struck back.
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Operation Sindoor: India Responds with Firepower
Just two weeks after the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. Indian forces hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Over 100 terrorists were reportedly killed in the operation.
Pakistan tried to retaliate with drone attacks and cross-border shelling, but Indian forces held firm.
On May 10, after four days of high tension, Pakistan’s military reached out for a mutual ceasefire. The guns went silent—but the message was loud.
A Changed Kashmir, A Stronger Stand
PM Modi praised the youth of Jammu & Kashmir, calling them brave for standing up to terrorism.
“This is not the Kashmir of the 1990s,” he said. “Today’s youth won’t be silenced by bombs and bullets. They want jobs, peace, and progress.”
Final Word: Truth Hurts, Especially When It Hits the Wallet
Pakistan may deny it, but the Pahalgam attack wasn’t just an act of terror—it was economic sabotage. And India didn’t just talk back—it acted.
As PM Modi put it, “This was an attack on Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, and the everyday lives of ordinary people.”
And this time, India answered with more than just words.
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