The Congress Working Committee stands in solidarity and support with the 26 families, who lost their loved ones in the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The pain of these families is the pain of the entire nation. The CWC stands with them, not only in words but in enduring solidarity.

The entire country awaits accountability, answers, and justice. In the face of such an unforgivable provocation, the Indian National Congress believes this is not a time for politics, but a moment that calls for unity, strength, and national resolve. We must rise above partisan divides and send out an unambiguous message that India stands together, and will not be broken.

This is a time for demonstrating our collective will as a nation to teach Pakistan a lesson and curb terrorism decisively. The masterminds and perpetrators of this cowardly attack must face the full consequences of their actions. The Congress Party urges the Government of India to act with firmness, strategic clarity, and international coordination to isolate and penalise Pakistan for its continued export of terror into our territory.

The Congress Party also calls for sustained moral, and institutional support to the victims’ families. Compensation alone is not enough, long-term rehabilitation, mental health support, and honouring the memory of those lost through national recognition and civic remembrance are equally essential.

The CWC reaffirms its earlier demand for time-bound accountability into the serious lapses in security and intelligence in one of the most heavily guarded regions of the country. The people of India deserve transparency and accountability.

The Congress Working Committee reiterates its appeal to all citizens to remain united, calm, and resolute. Let our response to this act of terror reflect the strength of our democracy, the depth of our unity, and the resilience of our Republic.