All-Party Meeting Held by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Discuss Terror Attack in South Kashmir
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for an all-party meeting to brief leaders on the recent terror attack in South Kashmir, where 26 people were killed. NDA ally JDU will not be present at the meeting, but has vowed to support government decisions.
All-Party Meeting Called by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has scheduled an all-party meeting on Thursday evening to discuss the recent terror attack in South Kashmir's Pahalgam. Twenty-six people lost their lives in the attack carried out by the resistance front terror group. The decision to hold the meeting was made on Wednesday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to attend the briefing.
JDU's Stance
NDA ally Janata Dal (United) will not be present at the meeting, but the party has announced its support for the government's decisions. JDU working president Sanjay Jha mentioned that party leaders will be in Madhubani, Bihar, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled programs on National Panchayati Raj Day.
Response from Other Parties
Aimim lawmaker Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the government for not inviting several parties, including his own, to the all-party meeting. Owaisi expressed disappointment over the selection criteria based on the number of MPs. He emphasized that all parties, regardless of size, should have a voice in such crucial matters.
India's Response to Pakistan
India has taken strong actions against Pakistan following the terror attack, including downgrading diplomatic ties, suspending the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, and expelling Pakistani military attaches. The Attari-Wagah border has been closed in response to the attack.