On Monday, Rahul Gandhi, the MP for Raebareli and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, expressed his sorrow over the death of four soldiers in an encounter with terrorists in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. He added that no amount of whitewashing, false claims, fake claims, or hollow speeches can erase the fact that the Modi government has been a disaster for security in the Union Territory.
This criticism of the government by the opposition came after terrorists ambushed an army truck in a remote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, killing five personnel, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), and injuring five others. The attack occurred around 3:30 pm on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road near Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, approximately 150 km from Kathua town. The terrorists targeted the Army vehicle with a grenade and gunfire during a routine patrol.
Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Congress remarked that prioritizing PR over gathering security intelligence through statecraft undermines national security. He emphasized his unwavering commitment to stand with the nation against terrorism while expressing deep sadness over the terrorist attack on an Indian Army vehicle in Kathua.
In a heartfelt message on X(formerly known as Twitter), Rahul Gandhi expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice for the country. He also shared his heartfelt hopes for a speedy recovery for the soldiers who were injured. Gandhi strongly criticized and condemned the cowardly attacks on the Indian Army.
Critiquing the Union government, he emphasized that the fifth terrorist attack in a month severely undermines national security and endangers the lives of soldiers. He stressed that the response to these ongoing terrorist attacks should involve decisive actions rather than mere rhetoric and empty pledges. Additionally, he affirmed solidarity with the nation during this tragic time.
Rahul Gandhi was not the sole prominent member of the opposition to speak out. Kharge also expressed heartfelt condolences to the soldiers’ families, praising the courage and bravery of the soldiers. He conveyed thoughts and prayers to the injured and wished them a swift recovery.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress’s general secretary, expressed deep sadness over the brutal terrorist attack in Kathua. She prayed for peace for the departed souls and extended heartfelt condolences to the martyrs’ families. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condemned this act of violence and terrorism, emphasizing national unity against such atrocities in a social media post.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad criticized the terrorist attack on an Indian Army convoy in Kathua district. On platform X, Azad voiced deep worry about the rising terrorism in Jammu province.
Expressing deep sorrow and condemnation, Ghulam Nabi Azad criticized the terrorist ambush on an army vehicle in Kathua, which led to the tragic death of four soldiers and injuries to six more. He expressed grave concern over the increasing terrorism in Jammu province and extended thoughts and prayers to the injured and their families. Azad emphasized the urgent need for decisive government action to combat terrorism and safeguard public safety.
There has been a significant rise in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir recently. This trend highlights the urgent need for stronger security measures and ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.
