Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday issued a strong statement following the brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and one local resident. Addressing a government event in Madhubani, Bihar, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the victims and delivered a powerful message of resolve and unity.
Beginning his speech with a moment of silence, Modi said the entire country is mourning the horrific attack, which he described as a “cowardly assault on India’s soul.”
“The entire nation shares the grief of the bereaved families. We are doing everything possible to support the injured. Someone lost a son, someone lost a brother, a life partner. They came from across the country — Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, and among them, a son of Bihar,” the Prime Minister said.
He emphasized that the pain is being felt from “Kargil to Kanyakumari,” and that the attackers have committed an unforgivable act against the unity and peace of the nation.
In a stern warning to those responsible, Modi declared:
“The terrorists and their masterminds will face consequences they cannot imagine. The time has come to wipe out the last remnants of terror networks. The will of 140 crore Indians will break the back of those who shelter and support terrorism.”
In a direct message to the global community, PM Modi switched to English:
“I say to the whole world — India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. Our spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Justice will be done. The nation stands united in this resolve. We thank global leaders and citizens who have extended their support in this difficult time.”
The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid a nationwide outpouring of grief and rising anger over the attack, which targeted civilians at the scenic Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam. Intelligence reports suggest the attackers had links to Pakistan-based terror groups.
India has since announced a series of diplomatic and strategic countermeasures, signaling a hardening of its stance in the fight against cross-border terrorism.
