In a heartfelt humanitarian gesture, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced that he will "adopt" 22 children who lost their parents during Pakistani shelling amid the recent military operation, Operation Sindoor S.
The announcement comes days after intense shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) claimed multiple civilian lives in border villages.
Operation Sindoor S: A Quick Recap
Operation Sindoor S was launched by Indian forces in response to escalated ceasefire violations and militant infiltration attempts from across the Pakistan border. While the military operation reportedly neutralized several threats, civilians in LoC villages bore the brunt of retaliatory shelling.
🎯 Target Area: Jammu & Kashmir LoC villages
📆 Operation Duration: Mid-July 2025
⚠️ Casualties: Multiple civilians, including parents of the 22 now-orphaned children
What Does “Adopt” Mean in This Context?
Rahul Gandhi clarified that he would:
💸 Cover full educational, healthcare, and basic living expenses of the 22 children
🤝 Partner with local NGOs and government departments for smooth execution
🏫 Place focus on trauma counseling and long-term rehabilitation
“These children have lost everything in a conflict not of their making. It is our moral duty to ensure they don’t lose their future too,” – Rahul Gandhi
Political and Social Impact
This act has drawn widespread attention, with both praise and political debate:
✔️ Social media flooded with appreciation for Rahul’s empathy
⚖️ Political critics question the government’s role in post-conflict care
🇮🇳 Military veterans applaud the move as a gesture of national responsibility
India’s Border Realities: A Stark Reminder
This episode underscores the ongoing risks faced by civilians near border areas, especially children:
Lack of safe shelters during shelling
Inadequate post-conflict rehabilitation policies
Need for stronger civilian protection laws in border zones
❓ FAQs
Q. Who are the children being adopted by Rahul Gandhi?
22 children from Jammu & Kashmir who lost their parents in Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor S.
Q. Is this a legal adoption?
Not legal adoption — it refers to full financial and emotional support, not custody.
Q. What is Operation Sindoor S?
A recent Indian military operation conducted in July 2025 in response to ceasefire violations and militant threats along the LoC.
Q. What kind of support will these children receive?
Education, healthcare, accommodation, counseling, and career assistance.
Published on : 29th July
Published by : SMITA
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