Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world was watching that after the terror attack, the whole country is speaking in one voice. File | Photo Credit: PTI

The perpetrators and conspirators of the Pahalgam terror attack will be served with the harshest response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while delivering his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday (April 27, 2025).

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Expressing deep anguish, he said the incident has hurt every citizen of the country. “Every Indian holds deep sympathies for the affected families. No matter which state one belongs to, no matter which language one speaks, one is feeling the pain of those who have lost their loved ones in this attack. I can feel that the blood of every Indian is on the boil after seeing the pictures of the terrorist attack,” Mr. Modi said.

He said the attack showed the desperation of the patrons of terrorism and displayed their cowardice. He said it took place at a time when peace was returning to Kashmir.

“There was a vibrancy in schools and colleges, construction work had gained unprecedented pace, democracy was getting stronger, the number of tourists was increasing at a record rate, people’s income was increasing, new opportunities were being created for the youth…The enemies of the country, the enemies of Jammu and Kashmir, did not like that,” Mr. Modi said.

He said the terrorists and the masterminds of terror want Kashmir to be destroyed again and hence they executed such a big conspiracy.

“In this war against terrorism, the unity of the country, the solidarity of 140 crore Indians, is our biggest strength. This unity is the basis of our decisive fight against terrorism. We have to strengthen our resolve to face this challenge that has surfaced before the country. We have to demonstrate strong willpower as a nation,” he added.

The Prime Minister said the world was watching that after the terror attack, the whole country is speaking in one voice.

“The anger that we the people of India feel, that anger is there in the whole world. After this terrorist attack, condolences are continuously pouring in from all over the world. Global leaders have called me up as well; written letters and sent messages too. Everyone has strongly condemned this heinous terrorist attack. They have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. The whole world stands with 140 crore Indians in our fight against terrorism. I once again assure the affected families that they will get justice, and justice will be done,” he said.