Actor Vijay Devarakonda on Sunday participated in a press meat for his film ‘Retro’ in Hyderabad, where he strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April.
In order to be united to defeat terrorism, Vijay said, “Whatever is happening in Kashmir is also to educate them (terrorist) and to ensure that they do not brainwash. What they will achieve? Kashmir is from India, and Kashmir is ours. Two years ago, I shoot for Kushi in Kashmir two years ago.
Bold statement by _ #Vijaydevevakonda ,
“Kashmir belongs to India and Kashmiri belongs to India”
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He even called Pakistan and said that the neighboring country struggles to provide its citizens with basic needs.
“Pakistan cannot even take care of its own, who do not have proper electricity and water. What they want to do here? India does not even need to attack Pakistan because Pakistanis themselves fed up with their government and if it will continue then it will continue. Then we can progress,” Vijay drove out his anger.
On April 22, 26 people killed in Pahgam, the 2019 Pulwama is one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in the valley since the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) youths were killed.
In the 121st episode of ‘Maan Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Pahalgam attack as a conspiracy by people behind terrorism to disrupt peace in Kashmir.
“Today, as I talk to you with my heart, I have a deep pain in my heart. The Pahgam terrorist attack on April 22 has left every citizen of the country to break his heart. Every Indian feels deep sympathy for the families of the victims. No matter what language someone speaks, after seeing every citizen, the Terroryist attack is looking at the attack.
The Prime Minister said, “As Shanti was returning to Kashmir, the enemy of the nation and Jammu and Kashmir did not like it. The terrorists and their owners want Kashmir to be destroyed again, which is why such a conspiracy was hatched.”
He emphasized that the unity of the nation in the ongoing war against terrorism is its greatest strength and urged the country to strengthen his resolve to face this challenge.
PM Modi insisted that the increasing number of tourists, increasing income of people, and strengthening democracy in the region were not being accepted by the forces responsible for the attack.
“This attack in Pahalgam reflects the frustration of the patron of terrorism; it displays their cowardice … at a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, there was a vibrant in schools and colleges, construction work was unprecedented, democracy was increasing a record rate. The enemy of Jammu and Kashmir was increasing. It was not like,” he said.
PM Modi further reiterated that unity of the country is the biggest strength in the country in the fight against terrorism and emphasized the importance of national solidarity in facing such challenges and the determination of 140 crore Indians.
“In this war against terrorism, unity of the country, unity of 140 crore Indians, our greatest strength is our greatest strength. This unity is the basis of our decisive battle against terrorism. We have to strengthen our resolve to face this challenge that has come out before the country. We have to demonstrate strong willpower as a nation. It is after this terrorist attack.”
The Prime Minister shared that the condolences from all over the world are working after the attack, in which global leaders have strongly condemned the incident.
“Friends, anger that we, people of India, feel that anger is all over the world. After this terrorist attack, sensations are coming from all over the world. Global leaders have called me too; Written letters and messages were also sent.
He said, “The whole world stands with 1.4 billion Indians in our fight against terrorism. Once again, I assure the families of the victims that they will get justice. The conspirators and criminals of the attack will have to face harsh response,” he said.
