Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 22: Cutting across party lines, political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir today strongly condemned the militant attack on tourists in Pahalgam that left multiple casualties.
Union Minister and PMO, Dr Jitendera Singh strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam.
“There can be nothing more cowardly than targeting innocent lives. My thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones. We stand together, as a nation, in grief and in our unwavering resolve to defeat terrorism,” he said.
National Conference MP, Mian Altaf Ahmad has condemned the attack on tourists in Pahalgam area.
In a statement issued, Mian Altaf expressed anguish over the attack on tourists and termed it unfortunate and unacceptable.
“Deeply disturbed to hear about the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, praying for the speedy recovery of the injured ones in the incident “ the statement said.
Chairman/CEC Tashi Gyalson, LAHDC Leh also condemned the deadly terrorist attack and said that these attacks aim to disrupt the ongoing peace and progress process in Jammu and Kashmir.
He expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the incident, saying that the terrorists and others involved would be made to pay the price.
While condemning the terrorists’ attack on tourists in the Pahalgam district, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said it was an act of cowardice and was strongly reprehensible.
“People in J&K have been reviving the economic condition by the virtue of their hard work depending largely on tourism. But now the terrorists seem to be designing to defeat the tourism industry which the people of J&K would out rightly reject,” he added.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, stated that such violence was “unacceptable” and must be “denounced.”
“I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced,” she wrote on ‘X’.
PDP leader Mehboob Beg has expressed shock and grief over the terrorist attack on a group of tourists in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam.
PDP leader Ilija Mufti said the act was highly unfortunate, noting that any act of violence has no place in J&K and demanded an inquiry.
MLA Handwara Sajad Lone also condemned the attack, stating that Kashmir has a history of hospitality, which, he said, terrorists want to destroy.
“Condemn strongly the dastardly and cowardly attack in Pahalgam. For decades we have been identified with being great hosts. We have a history of hospitality. And some cowardly terrorists want to destroy it all,” he wrote on ‘X’.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also denounced the attack, noting that such violence was unacceptable and against the ethos of Kashmir.
“Deeply disturbing news from Pahalgam of a cowardly attack on tourists that has resulted in tragic loss of life. Such violence is unacceptable and against the ethos of Kashmir which welcomes visitors with love and warmth. Condemn it strongly. Thoughts and prayers with the families of victims and wishing speedy recovery to the injured,” he wrote on his social media handles.
MLA Kulgam M Y Tarigami called the incident “heart-wrenching,” carried out by those “who are not friends of humanity.”
“This place wants peace because we have seen a lot. We thought livelihoods had been created through tourism, but some elements do not want that. Whoever did this is not a friend of the Kashmiris or of humanity,” he said.
Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, strongly condemned the cowardly and barbaric terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
“Modi Government stands firm on its resolution to deal terrorism with iron fist. It practices zero tolerance policy for terrorism and swift retaliation is certain”, said Sat Sharma.
Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition, while condemning the attack, said that the tourists have been targeted in the Pahalgam area under the Anantnag District by the terrorists.
Ashok Koul also condemned the deadly terrorist attack and said that these attacks aim to disrupt the ongoing peace and progress process in Jammu and Kashmir.
Senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina said, “Enemies of Kashmir have once again bleeded Kashmir by targeting the innocent tourists at Pehalgam Pakistani terrorists committed heinous crime and Sin.”
Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta, has strongly condemned the attack.
Terming the attack as a shameful and barbaric act, he said that such incidents are a desperate attempt by Pakistan to disturb the hard-earned peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ritika Trehan, chief spokesperson of BJP Mahila Morcha, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam today, expressing her deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Executive Member Raman Suri vehemently condemns the heinous terrorist attack and said that this barbaric act of violence, perpetrated on April 22, 2025, is a shocking display of cowardice that has no place in a civilized society.
Gaurav Gupta, Spokesperson of BJP J&K, has strongly condemned the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag, where Hindu tourists were deliberately targeted and injured in a premeditated act of hate.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) strongly denounced the cowardly militant attack on tourists in Pahalgam, terming the incident as the most unfortunate and shameful act.
The rank and file of the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee led by President Tariq Hameed Karra strongly denounced the militant attack on tourists in Basiran area of Pahalgam in Anantnag District.
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has strongly condemned the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam. He termed called the attack “a heinous crime and the worst form of terrorism.”
He said, “Those who attacked innocent tourists in Pahalgam have brought shame upon humanity. This will always be remembered as a dark day. I am shocked and deeply saddened.”
National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today strongly condemned the brutal terrorist strike in Pahalgam, describing it as most barbaric, inhuman and dastardly.
In a statement, Sadhotra said, “These lunatics have crossed all limits by attacking innocent tourists, whose only crime was seeking respite in our beautiful valley. Assaulting women, children and senior citizens alike represents an assault on the very fabric of civil society.”
Panun Kashmir has issued a scathing condemnation of the barbaric terror attack on Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, calling it an act of genocidal violence rooted in the same Islamist terror doctrine that led to the ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990.
Dr Ajay Chrungoo, Chairman of Panun Kashmir, accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration and the Indian State of criminal negligence and wilful blindness that enabled this massacre to occur.
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep anguish over the attack on tourists in Pahalgam and strongly condemned this dastardly act of violence.
The KCCI demanded that authorities investigate this gruesome attack on a fast track basis and ensure that the culprits are swiftly brought to justice.
General Secretary of JKPCC, Satish Sharma condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam and has also expressed his concern over it.
Former legislator and General Secretary of the Apni Party, Rafi Ahmad Mir has expressed shock and grief over the terrorist attack on a group of tourists in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam.
In his statement issued here, Rafi Ahmad Mir said, “I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about this heinous terrorist attack that claimed the life of a tourist and left several others injured. This attack is the worst form of terrorism and is highly condemnable.”
Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu-Kashmir unit chief Manish Sahni has strongly condemned the cowardly and nefarious terrorist attack on innocent and unarmed tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran village by asking their religion and has demanded to crush terrorism and take strong military action against their masters sitting in Pakistan.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference senior leader Rajesh Gupta vehemently condemns the horrific militant attack in Pahalgam.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad is deeply disturbed and strongly condemns the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which targeted innocent civilians.
“This cowardly act of violence is a direct assault on peace and national integrity and we unequivocally denounce the perpetrators of this heinous crime,” they said.
The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) expressed its deepest outrage and strongest condemnation over the cowardly and inhuman terrorist attack carried out at Baisaran, Pahalgam.
President of NMC Subash Shastri condemned the Pahalgam attack and said, “The news of cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, is extremely condemnable and heartbreaking. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The whole country is united against terrorism.”
Travels Agents Association of Jammu (TAAJ) in its emergency meeting chaired by its President Capt Anil Gour, condemned the attack on innocent tourists by Pakistan sponsored terrorists & expressed its sympathy & prayers for the injured & deceased. .
The Jammu & Kashmir Civil Society (JKCS) unequivocally condemns the heinous attack that took place in Pahalgam,
“This brutal and senseless act of violence, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives and injuries to many, is a blot on humanity and an affront to the values of peace, dignity, and coexistence that define the spirit of Kashmir,” they said.
Ranvijay Singh, scion of the Royal Dogra Family, has strongly condemned the barbaric terrorist attack on tourists in the Baisaran area of Pahalgam, Anantnag district, terming it a cowardly act aimed at disturbing the peace and harmony of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sanjay Mahajan, Gen Secy Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha condemned the terrorist attack on the tourists in Pahalgam.
Senior KP social political activists and leaders M K Yogi and Vinod Pandita strongly condemn the dastardly Coward attack on the innocent tourists in Pahalgam today.
BJP Senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and Mahant Guru Ji Raju Chandel said that Pakistan has started this Jihad against Hindus, now the countdown of Pakistan has started.
Vishaw Kashmiri Samaj, chairman Kiran wattal has strongly condemned the dastardly act.
In a statement he said the entire humanity feels ashamed of this heinous act of Pakistani Jehadis.
Anoop Mittal, former president Kanak Mandi Traders Association and General Secretary Aggarwal Sabha Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemn the terrorist attack on innocent tourists at pahalgam.
Bhuvneshwar Gandotra, president Jammu Heritage Society strongly condemns the barbaric act of terrorists resulting in huge casualties of innocent tourists in Pahalgam area of Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Petroleum Dealers Association (JKPDA) strongly condemns the tragic killing of tourists at Pahalgam.
Shri Ram Sena (SRS) J&K UT president Rajiv Mahajan strongly condemned the barbaric attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
Group of Concernd Citizens, J&K (GCC) has strongly condemned today’s terrorist attack on tourists at Baisaran, Pahalgam.
All Migrant Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK) strongly condemned the terror attack on innocent tourists in Baisaran, Pahalgam.
“The association is hopeful that the perpetrators of this gruesome attack will be identified quickly and brought to justice,” they said.
Movement “Kalki” strongly condemns the barbaric and inhumane terrorist attack that took place in the sacred Kashmir Valley, where innocent passengers were reportedly asked their religion—Hindu or Muslim—before being brutally shot.
Kashmiri Sahayak Samiti (KSS) condemned the cowardly act of religion based terrorist attack on bread and butter providing tourists of the Kashmir valley at Pahalgam.
The Muslim Federation strongly condemned the attack on innocent tourists and urged the government to take strict action against those responsible for this ghastly assault.
S S Jain Sabha, expressed its deepest sorrow and outrage over the cowardly and heinous terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam.
The Communist Party of India, Jammu & Kashmir unit, has strongly condemned the heinous terror attack that took place in Pahalgam.
The Party described the attack as a nefarious attempt to destabilize the Union Territory and disrupt the tourism sector, especially with just two months remaining before the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Yatra.
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Jammu and Kashmir expresses its deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic terrorist attack that occurred today in Pahalgam. “This inhumane act has not only caused irreparable loss to the victims and their families but has also shaken the collective conscience of the entire nation,” they said.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry is deeply shocked and stunned with today’s cowardly attack on innocent visitors visiting our state.
The Jammu Muslim Front strongly condemns the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Senior BJP leader and former minister Ajatshatru Singh has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in which innocent Hindu tourists were selectively targeted and killed. Describing the incident as an inhuman and shameful act of violence, he expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and demanded decisive action from the authorities.
Dogra Sadar Sabha condemned the terror attack at Pahalgam in the strongest words and called this attack on tourists, unethical, heinous and an attack on the livelihood of thousands of poor J&K population who depend on tourism.
The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) unequivocally condemns the barbaric and inhumane attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, who had come to the Valley with their families seeking peace, relaxation and the beauty of its cool climate.
Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, provincial president of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), has strongly condemned the brutal killing of tourists in Pahalgam, terming it a cowardly and inhuman act aimed at disturbing peace and communal harmony in the region.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu expresses its strongest condemnation of the brutal terrorist attack that occurred in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam.
Vikramaditya Singh, senior political leader and former MLC, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, calling it a barbaric act of violence aimed at disturbing peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
Prominent Social Activist and Chairman of the Samvedna Society Keshav Chopra strongly condemned the Cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam.
The chairman of Amar Kshatriya sabha charitable trust Narayan Singh deeply regrets this militant attack on tourists.
Former Minister Dr Manohar Lal Sharma has lamented the “cowardly” terror attack in Pahalgam. He said reports of the attack on tourists were extremely heartbreaking.
As a mark of protest, locals took out candlelight marches in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Participants were seen holding placards, demanding justice and expressing solidarity with the victims.
Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust in a meeting chaired by Arshad Ali Choudhary and attended by Haji Abdhul Hamid Choudhary among others strongly denounced barbaric and inhuman militant attack in Pahalgam.
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