Srinagar, October 29 (IANS). A strong message of communal harmony and national unity was given from Pahalgam Valley on the eve of National Unity Day. A multi-faith delegation including religious leaders and Bollywood actors Mukesh Rishi and Preeti Sapru participated in the unity march organized by the Indian Minorities Federation.
The event, organized in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, started by offering flowers at the Sacrifice Pillar.
During this period, prayers from many religions were offered. Kashmiri women and children tied protective threads to Indian Army soldiers, a symbol of solidarity and security.
The unity march is taking place after the incident in which Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians this year. These included 25 tourists and a local horse owner.
This incident sparked anger across the country. In response, the Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ and destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and main areas of Pakistan.
When Pakistan increased its attacks on civilian and military targets, India in return destroyed 18 Pakistani defense bases with precision strikes without crossing the border.
People of all religions gathered in Pahalgam on Thursday and gave a clear message that India is united. If anyone tries to disturb peace and integrity, he will get a strong response. This event strengthened the spirit of ‘One Nation, One People’. India’s diversity is its strength and no enemy can break it.
Indian Minority Federation said that the message of Pahalgam is not just words, but a declaration of unbreakable unity and communal harmony of the nation.
–IANS
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