Synopsis
Bengaluru, April 24 (NationPress) R. Ashoka condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that terrorism is embedded in Pakistan's identity and will only end with its disintegration. He expressed outrage over the targeting of Hindus and shared heartbreaking accounts of the incident.Key Takeaways
- Terrorism is part of Pakistan's DNA.
- Only Hindus were specifically targeted.
- Bharat Bhushan's tragic plea to terrorists.
- A call for national unity against terrorism.
- Proposal to name a park in memory of Bharat Bhushan.
Bengaluru, April 24 (NationPress) Condemning the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka, stated on Thursday that terrorism is ingrained in Pakistan's DNA and will only come to an end with the country's disintegration.
Speaking to the media after honoring Bharat Bhushan, who was tragically killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Ashoka remarked, "The terrorists have a singular objective - to instill fear and profit from it. They derive a twisted pleasure from such acts - it is woven into their culture. Terrorism is ingrained in Pakistan's very essence, and it will only cease when Pakistan itself disintegrates. Until that moment arrives, it will persist.”
Expressing his deep anger, Ashoka said, "Only Hindus were singled out. The terrorists specifically inquired if the victims were Hindus. The entire nation must grasp this reality. Currently, there is no assurance that our children and families can live in peace.”
Ashoka mentioned he was in Bengaluru to attend Bharat Bhushan's last rites.
Recounting the tragic events, the BJP leader stated, "Bharat Bhushan begged the terrorists, pleading that he had a three-year-old child and asked them to spare him for his son's sake. Yet, they shot him in the head.”
"When Bharat collapsed, the child questioned his mother why she was not doing anything as blood flowed from his father's head. I cannot even fathom such a scenario. The image of a wife clutching her child beside her husband's bleeding body is haunting,” he expressed.
Ashoka continued, "When you observe the child and the mother, and hear their words, it would soften even the hardest of hearts. As a nation, we must unite to confront such terrorist threats moving forward. I spent 30 minutes with Bharat Bhushan's family, and their narrative was utterly heartbreaking.”
The leader shared, "When Bharat Bhushan informed his parents about his trip to Kashmir, his mother questioned his choice of destination. Bharat replied by asking what era she was living in. He assured her that the days of violence were behind them and that Kashmir was now tranquil. He comforted her before departing for the trip.”
"I have communicated with the relevant commissioner regarding the proposal to name a park in the neighborhood after Bharat Bhushan. Local residents are advocating for the unnamed park near his residence to be named in his honor. A request letter has already been submitted, and both the local MP and MLA have supported the initiative,” he mentioned.
"I pray to God to grant his family the strength to endure this tragedy,” he concluded.
