Pulwama Attack Anniversary- India determined to eradicate terrorism: Shah

Terms it humanity’s greatest enemy

New Delhi: Paying tributes to martyrs of Pulwama attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that terrorism is humanity’s greatest enemy and India is determined to eradicate it completely.

Home Minister Shah remembered the bravery of the soldiers martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack and paid tributes to them.

In a post on social media, the Union Home Minister said, “I remember the bravery of the soldiers martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack and pay tribute to them.”

He also reiterated the country’s resolve to end terrorism which he described as “humanity’s greatest enemy”.

Home Minister Shah said that the nation will always be indebted to the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the security forces and agencies who face terrorism.

India is marking the 7th anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama attack, honouring 40 CRPF personnel killed in a suicide bombing by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists on a convoy in Jammu and Kashmir.

India responded with airstrikes on a JeM camp in Balakot, Pakistan, sending a firm message against terrorism.

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid homage to the personnel, stating that their supreme sacrifice would forever remain in the nation’s memory. “I pay homage to the brave personnel who laid down their lives in the Pulwama terror attack. Their supreme sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s memory and continues to inspire us to build a strong and secure India,” he said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar remembered the fallen jawans and said their sacrifice strengthened India’s resolve to pursue zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also took to social media and said, “Heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of Mother India during the 2019 Pulwama terrorist attack. The nation shall forever remain indebted to your indomitable courage and valour.”

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the cowardly Pulwama terror attack and said that the nation will always be indebted to them.

In a post on X, Kharge said, “We pay our deepest homage to the brave martyrs of Bharat Mata, who laid down their lives in Pulwama. Their indomitable courage and unflinching devotion to the nation will forever be etched in our collective memory.”

“Their supreme sacrifice remains eternal. We shall never forget,” he added.

LoP Rahul Gandhi also took to social media and said, “My heartfelt tributes to our brave soldiers who were martyred in the terrorist attack in Pulwama in 2019. The nation will forever remain indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice in the defence of Bharat Mata.”

Earlier, the Congress party took to X and paid homage to the fallen soldiers.

“Tribute with deep condolences from the Congress family to our brave soldiers martyred in Pulwama. Their supreme sacrifice for the security of the nation will always be remembered. We salute their courage, dedication and patriotism, and stand united with the martyr families,” the party said.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid tributes to the martyrs, calling their courage and sacrifice an example for the country.

“A respectful salute and heartfelt tribute to the brave heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in the Pulwama terrorist attack. We shall forever remain indebted to our martyrs and their families. The courage, dedication, service, and martyrdom of our valiant soldiers are exemplary for all of us,” Priyanka said in a post on X.

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