Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 29: In the aftermath of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 fatalities, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has issued a strong condemnation of Pakistan's provocative rhetoric, advocating for "wisdom over war."
Speaking to IANS, Nishad addressed Pakistan's contradictory stance of promoting peace while simultaneously issuing nuclear threats, stating, “The people of Pakistan are our own, but war is not the solution; wisdom is. Intelligent people should step forward. Pakistan must embrace wisdom. If Pakistan forcibly initiates a war, they must understand that today’s India is vastly different from the India of the past.”
He also made a cultural and historical assertion regarding Kashmir, claiming, “Pakistan Occupied Kashmir should secede and return to India. Kashmir belongs to Kashyap; it’s named after the sage Kashyap Rishi. 1 How can it be part of Pakistan?”
Regarding the recent Uttar Pradesh government's actions against illegal madrasas, particularly in the context of the terror attack, Nishad justified the move by stating, “If something operates illegally, illegal activities are bound to occur there. If society and the law do not recognize them, they are illegal. That’s why these actions are being taken.”
Nishad also criticized the Congress party for questioning the government's handling of the terror attack, asserting that the party lacks the moral authority to do so.
“Congress ruled for 67 years and failed to provide solutions. They engaged in family politics and sowed the seeds of numerous problems. Now they expect answers? Those who fought for freedom face obstacles today, while those who colluded with the British were elevated; they (Congress) shaped such flawed policies,” he claimed.
Taking a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for not visiting the families of the terror attack victims, Nishad remarked, “Had the victims belonged to a particular community, Akhilesh would have rushed to meet them. These people only engage in vote-bank politics.”