Unity and resolve

• The massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam, Kashmir by Islamist terrorists has sparked global concern.

• The attack marks a new low in Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, with attackers identifying victims by religion before executing them.

• Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed their commitment to avoiding internal divisions and promoting unity.

• Protests across Kashmir have signaled a rejection of such violence by ordinary citizens.

• The attack disrupted lives and livelihoods in a region dependent on tourism.

• India’s response must address the people of Kashmir, the broader Indian public, Pakistan, and the international community.

• India’s strategy should be guided by realism grounded in national interest and devoid of empty rhetoric.

• The national resolve must be firm and focused in the face of terror, as the government works to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.