Veteran lyricist and public intellectual Javed Akhtar has made a strong statement on the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed several Indian security personnel. In a sharply worded remark, Akhtar emphasized that the attack should not be politicized or reduced to party blame games, saying,
"This was an attack on the country, not on a party or government."
His comments came in the backdrop of political finger-pointing following the Operation Sindoor delegations, where visiting leaders were criticized for their presence or absence during the crisis.
Operation Sindoor and the Attack
Operation Sindoor was a high-profile political outreach in Jammu and Kashmir, focused on peace, pilgrimage security, and development. Delegates from multiple parties were visiting Pahalgam when militants ambushed a convoy of security personnel in the region.
The attack has triggered a national outcry and a heated war of words between ruling and opposition parties.
Akhtar's Message of Unity
Known for his outspoken and secular stance, Javed Akhtar called for national unity in the face of terror. He stated that terrorists do not target political ideologies, but the Indian identity itself, and the country must respond as one.
He criticized those using the attack to push political agendas, urging them to show “maturity and patriotism rather than scoring points.”
Public and Political Reactions
Akhtar’s statement has been widely shared on social media and picked up by several public figures, who echoed his call to rise above partisanship. Several veterans and civil society groups also joined the appeal to respect the sacrifice of the jawans and maintain dignity in public discourse.
FAQs
Q: What happened in Pahalgam?
A: A terrorist attack targeted Indian security forces during the Operation Sindoor outreach in Pahalgam, J&K.
Q: What is Operation Sindoor?
A: It’s a peace and security mission involving multiple political and administrative delegates visiting the region.
Q: What did Javed Akhtar say?
A: He said the attack was on the entire nation, not just on the government, and condemned political blame games.
Q: Why is there political controversy?
A: Some leaders have blamed others for negligence, using the attack to criticize opponents.
Q: How have people reacted to Akhtar’s statement?
A: Many have praised it for its maturity and nationalistic tone, urging others to adopt a similar stance.
published on 28th june
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