New Delhi: People's anger against the terrorist attack in Pahalgam is not subsiding. Protests were held at various places today also against the killing of 26 tourists. At some places, a tribute meeting was organized, while at other places candle marches were taken out to express protest.
Most of the markets in Delhi will remain closed on Friday in protest against the massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam. All the organizations of traders have supported the market shutdown. Azadpur Mandi has announced to keep the Mandi closed for two hours from 8 am to 10 am on 26 April (Saturday). The commission agents of the Mandi have appealed to cooperate in the bandh. The closure of the main market should not be taken to mean that the whole of Delhi is closed on Friday, all the institutions except the markets will remain open.
More than 100 markets will remain closed
CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said that more than 100 markets of Delhi will remain closed on 25 April in protest against the Pahalgam attack. Traders' organizations like Sadar Bazar, Bhagirath Place, Naya Bazar, Khari Baoli, Chawri Bazar, Hindustan Mercantile Chandni Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, Jama Masjid, Hauz Qazi, Meena Bazar, Matia Mahal, Kinari Bazar, Nabi Karim, Multani Dhanda, Delhi Vegetable and Oil Association Khari Baoli, Chemical Association Khari Baoli, Daryaganj, Nai Sadak, Bullion Association Chandni Chowk, Katra Ashrafi Chandni Chowk, Cloth Market Chandni Chowk, Rajouri Garden Marble Association, Grocery Committee Khari Baoli, Mori Gate and Deputy Ganj Bartan Bazar have supported the Delhi Bandh on 25 April.
Demand for strict action against Pakistan
Manish Mittal, President of Timber Merchant and Traders Association, Loni Road, said that every trader in the market is saddened by the killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam. To express their opposition to this massacre, all the traders have voluntarily agreed to keep their business closed. They said that the Indian government should take strict action against Pakistan.
Candle march held with black bands
Traders protested in Connaught Place under the banner of CTI, an organization of traders' organizations, against the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The traders also took out a candle march with black bands tied on their arms. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal and General Secretary Gurmeet Arora said that traders from all over Delhi, including Kashmiri Gate, Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazar, Chawri Bazar and Karol Bagh, participated in the protest and candle march. CTI Vice President Rahul Adalkha and Rajesh Khanna said that the traders of Delhi are very angry about the Pahalgam incident.
Tribute meeting and havan organized in IPAX Bhawan
The Lions Club organized a tribute meeting and havan for the peace of the souls of the deceased tourists in IPAX Bhawan. Lion Suresh Bindal, former provincial governor of Lions Club, demanded that such action should be taken so that this dispute ends forever. The true tribute to the dead will be the inclusion of enslaved Kashmir in India. On this occasion, many people including Arya Samaj minister Shiv Shankar Gupta, RD Itpal, BJP minister Savita Tandon, Umesh Jain, Madan Khatri, Suresh Mittal, Vikas Bansal, Yogendra Bansal and Satendra Agarwal were present.
Kashmiri Pandits demonstrated at Jantar Mantar
Kashmiri Pandits demonstrated at Jantar Mantar against the brutal killing of tourists in Pahalgam. During this, Jantar Mantar echoed with the slogans of "Stop Hindu genocide". They demanded from the Indian government that Pakistan should be declared a terrorist nation. On this occasion, a large number of Kashmiri Pandits participated, including Vithal Chaudhary of Youth for Panun Kashmir, Amit Raina of Roots in Kashmir, Sumer Krungoo of Kashmiri Samiti Delhi and Kamal Haq of Panun Kashmir.
NGT also condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam
The National Green Tribunal condemned the attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir and offered condolences and tributes to the innocent people killed. All the members present prayed to God to grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable and untimely loss. People also observed two minutes of silence to express solidarity with the bereaved families.
Condolence meeting organized in Saket Court
A condolence meeting was organized in the premises of Saket Court to pay tribute to the brutal killing of 26 civilians. Former Secretary of Saket Court Bar Association Dheer Singh Kasana said that a large number of lawyers paid tribute to them by observing two minutes of silence in the condolence meeting.
Sanatan Dharma Mahasabha held a meeting
Mahasabha Minister Surendra Mohan Gupta has strongly condemned the massacre of innocent tourists by terrorists in Pahalgam. He said that the whole country wants that Pakistan occupied Kashmir should be captured as soon as possible and terrorism should be completely eradicated. Sanatan Dharma Mahasabha Delhi pays its tribute to the deceased tourists and is with their families in this hour of grief.
Strong condemnation of the attack
The massacre in Pahalgam was strongly condemned in the meeting of Delhi Mercantile Co-operative Urban Thrift and Credit Society Limited, Delhi's leading cooperative institution. Chetan Sharma and Jagmohan Gotewale of the institution said that our society will fully support the Delhi Bandh on 25 April.
Paid tribute to martyred citizens
The Government School Teachers Association organized a tribute meeting and candle march to pay tribute to the innocent tourists and local citizens who were killed in the terrorist attack on Jantar Mantar. The general secretary of the institution, Ajay Veer Yadav, said that the entire teacher community is extremely hurt and angry by this inhuman act. On this occasion, the senior vice president of the institution, Rajbir Singh Chikkara, made the teachers present observe two minutes of silence.
Burned the flag of Pakistan by taking out a candle march
The United Hindu Front took out a candle march at Karawal Nagar Sherpur Chowk in protest against the brutal killing of Hindu tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistani terrorists. During this, the protesters also burnt the flag of Pakistan. On this occasion, United Hindu Front's International Working President, National President of Nationalist Shiv Sena Jai Bhagwan Goyal also addressed the people participating in the candle march.
BJP's demonstration outside Pakistan High Commission
BJP and Anti Terror Action Forum on Thursday demonstrated outside Pakistan High Commission in protest against the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. BJP workers raised slogans of Pakistan Murdabad and said that India will not bow down to terror. Delhi BJP State President Virendra Sachdeva, former State President Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Satish Upadhyay and State General Secretary Vishnu Mittal participated in the demonstration. A minute's silence was observed in memory of those killed in the terrorist attack. South Delhi MP Ramveer Singh Bidhuri said that those who have carried out this attack or conspired for it will get punishment more than they imagined.
'For the act committed by the terrorists...'
Addressing the workers, State President Sachdeva said that the countrymen are angry about this attack. The act committed by the terrorists will get a befitting reply. Those who massacre innocents by asking their caste and religion will be answered in the same language. The way the government responded to the Pulwama attack, the same way the Pahalgam attack will be responded to. India has just stopped the water of the Sindhu river, cancelled visas and reduced the number of staff in the Pakistani Embassy. The future action will be even more concrete. Sachdeva said that if the people of Congress, who teach us the lesson of secularism, do not unite even now, the consequences can be even more horrific. Today, we are also against the people of the Pakistani High Commission, who are in cahoots with the enemies of the country.
There is a lot of anger among the people
South Delhi MP Ramveer Singh Bidhuri said that there is a lot of anger among the people of the country regarding the terrorist attack. The way the tourism industry is growing in Jammu and Kashmir after the removal of Article 370 in Kashmir is not being liked by the anti-nationals. That is why the tourists were attacked, so that fear is created among the people. People used to say that some people of Jammu and Kashmir support terrorists, but now the people of Kashmir also believe that the situation has changed. This is the reason why apart from all the states of the country, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have also come out on the streets to protest against the terrorists. After this incident, it has been proved that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are very angry with this nefarious act of Pakistan.
Protest in DU against the terrorist attack in Kashmir
A protest was held in Delhi University on Thursday against the terrorist attack in Kashmir. The National Students Union of India (NSUI) organized a 'Samvidhan Walk' outside the Arts Faculty, which was led by NSUI National President Varun Chaudhary. A large number of students from different universities including DU participated in it, all were wearing white T-shirts. The union said that this is a symbol of justice, equality and constitutional values.
Padyatra taken out
Before the start of the padyatra, Varun Chaudhary paid tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that this walk is a strong message against the growing threat of terrorism and misuse of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate of the Central Government. When the whole country is mourning the killing of innocents in Kashmir, the Home Minister of the country is busy in political vendetta. This is a gross failure and Amit Shah should resign for this. Chaudhary said, if even a little of the level of energy and resources that the government is spending in defaming the opposition and especially Rahul Gandhi had been spent on national security, this tragic incident could have been prevented. He said, NSUI is against terrorism and is with the Constitution. The Constitution Walk also raised voice against caste discrimination, unemployment, exam paper leaks and attacks on democratic institutions.
