Pahalgam Wounds Not Healed & Govt Allowed Pak Hockey Team: Aaditya
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticized the Indian government’s decision to grant clearance to the Pakistan hockey team to travel to India for the Men’s Asia Cup. In a recent statement, Thackeray expressed his disappointment and outrage over the government’s decision, saying that the wounds of the Pahalgam attack have not yet healed.
For those who may not be aware, the Pahalgam attack refers to the gruesome terror attack that took place in 2019 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In that attack, a group of terrorists, believed to be affiliated with Pakistan-based militant groups, targeted a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, leaving several people dead and many more injured.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup comes at a time when the country is still reeling from the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Many Indians are still grappling with the trauma and pain caused by the attack, and the government’s decision to grant clearance to the Pakistan team has only added to their anger and frustration.
In his statement, Thackeray said, “The terrorists of the Pahalgam attack haven’t been caught yet…the wounds of that attack haven’t healed.” He added, “But the Centre has given clearance to Pakistan to play in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India.” Thackeray’s remarks have sparked widespread outrage and anger on social media, with many people expressing their disappointment and disgust at the government’s decision.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision is not just limited to the Pahalgam attack. He has also highlighted the fact that Pakistan has a history of supporting and sponsoring terrorism in India, and that the country’s actions pose a significant threat to India’s national security.
In recent years, Pakistan has been accused of providing safe haven to several militant groups that have been responsible for carrying out attacks in India. The country has also been accused of supporting terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which have been responsible for several attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the 2019 Pulwama attack.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup is not without merit. Many experts have argued that the decision sends a wrong message to Pakistan and its terrorist groups, and that it may embolden them to carry out more attacks in India.
In addition, the decision has also raised questions about the security arrangements that will be put in place to ensure the safety of the Pakistani team and the Indian public during the tournament. With Pakistan’s history of sponsoring terrorism, there are concerns that the country’s teams may be used as a cover for terrorist activities in India.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision is not limited to the political sphere. Many Indian sports personalities have also expressed their disappointment and outrage at the decision. Former Indian cricketer and commentator, Harbhajan Singh, tweeted, “How can we allow Pakistan to play in India when they haven’t even caught the terrorists who attacked our Amarnath Yatra pilgrims?”
Another former Indian cricketer, V.V.S. Laxman, also expressed his disappointment at the decision, saying, “It’s unacceptable that we’re allowing Pakistan to play in India when we’re still grappling with the trauma of the Pahalgam attack.”
In conclusion, Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup is a timely and much-needed reminder of the country’s commitment to national security and the safety of its citizens. As India moves forward with the tournament, it is imperative that the government takes a more nuanced and balanced approach to its relations with Pakistan, one that prioritizes national security and the safety of its citizens.
Source: https://x.com/AUThackeray/status/1941052895794974779
