Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, along with AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress leaders, led a candle march in Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy urges PM Modi to merge PoK with India after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has called for strong action against Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. Leading a candle march in Hyderabad, Reddy, joined by AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi and other leaders, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to merge Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India and assured full support from all citizens during this critical time.
Candle March Led by Revanth Reddy and Opposition Leaders
The Hyderabad candle march saw a rare show of unity among political leaders, with participants including AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi, former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, and Telangana ministers. International delegates attending the ‘Bharat Summit’ also joined the protest.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recalled the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who had played a decisive role in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971. Addressing the gathering, Reddy said, “It was brave Indira Gandhi who split Pakistan. Today, a strong step is needed. Merge PoK with India. We are all with you.”
Nationwide Reactions After the Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack
The Pahalgam terror attack, which took place at the popular tourist destination Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the death of 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali citizen. It has been the deadliest attack in the Valley since Pulwama in 2019. The Resistance Front, a proxy group linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack.
Following the incident, India announced strong measures: downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan, suspending visa services, and moving to revoke the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. In retaliation, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian flights and issued warnings regarding water-sharing agreements.
Calls for Unity Against Terrorism
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited the injured victims in Srinagar and urged for national unity to defeat the divisive intentions of terrorism. Gandhi emphasized that the terror attack aimed to divide society, but the people of India must stand united.
Meanwhile, AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi distributed black armbands at local mosques and participated in peaceful protests, including one at the historic Charminar. Shopkeepers in Begum Bazar shut down their businesses in solidarity, and additional protests were held in areas like Malkajgiri.
The call for a strong, united stand against terrorism continues to echo across the nation as leaders and citizens demand decisive action.
We are all united against terrorism. Along with @revanth_anumula & thousands of Indian citizens, I participated in a candlelight march against the cowardly Pahalgam terror attack. pic.twitter.com/wC4PeJTwKB
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) April 25, 2025
Source Of News : NDTV Official
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Conclusion
As the nation mourns the loss of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam terror attack, the call for decisive action against terrorism grows louder. Leaders like Revanth Reddy, Asaduddin Owaisi, and Rahul Gandhi have emphasized the importance of unity and national strength in these testing times. With the full support of the Indian public, the government is urged to take bold steps to ensure justice and security for all citizens.
This tragedy has sparked not only protests but also a national conversation on how India can move forward and protect its people from terrorism.
End Point
In a time when unity is needed more than ever, it is crucial for the government and citizens alike to stand together against terrorism. The path forward lies in decisive action, and the support of the entire nation will be vital to overcoming this challenge.
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