Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, vowing that the “new India” would respond strongly in a way the attackers would understand.
Speaking at a rally in Lakhimpur Kheri, Yogi Adityanath reiterated India’s zero-tolerance approach toward terrorism and anarchy. He stressed that while India does not provoke others, it will not hesitate to retaliate if challenged.
“I express my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. There can be no place for terrorism or anarchy in our society. The Government of India’s model of security, service, and good governance is based on development. It is based on the welfare of the poor and the protection of all. However, if anyone dares to breach security, New India is ready to give a befitting reply in the language it understands, adhering to its policy of zero tolerance. Yeh naya Bharat kisi ko chhedta nahin lekin agar koi chhedega toh usko chhodega bhi nahin,” ANI quoted him as saying.
Earlier, Yogi Adityanath reviewed the progress of the Sharda River channelisation project in Lakhimpur Kheri.
During his visit, he also met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a Kanpur resident who was among the 26 victims of the terror attack, offering his condolences. Reflecting on the tragedy, he said:
“On April 22, a terrorist attack took place in J-K’s Pahalgam in which one person from Kanpur was killed. Shubham Dwivedi got married two months ago, and he was killed in the terror attack there. This is a very cowardly attack by the terrorists and shows that terrorism is on its last breath. This type of incident is not acceptable in a country like India. The actions of the central government will put the last nail in the coffin of terrorism.”
He further noted that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had already assessed the affected areas and assured that the government would continue its firm steps to eliminate terrorism.
