Pahalgam Wounds Not Healed & Govt Allowed Pak Hockey Team: Aaditya
The recent decision by the Indian government to grant clearance to the Pakistan hockey team to travel to India for the Men’s Asia Cup has sparked a heated debate in the country. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with the decision, with some even questioning the government’s priorities.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has been one of the most vocal critics of the government’s decision. In a tweet, he expressed his discontent, saying, “The terrorists of Pahalgam attack haven’t been caught yet…the wounds of that attack haven’t healed. But the Centre has given clearance to Pakistan to play in Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India.”
For those who may not be aware, the Pahalgam attack refers to a horrific incident that took place in June 2019, in which a group of terrorists attacked a Sikh pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, leaving several people dead and many more injured. The attack was widely condemned by people from all walks of life, and many had hoped that the perpetrators would be brought to justice soon.
However, nearly three years have passed since the attack, and the terrorists responsible for the heinous crime are still at large. The fact that the government has allowed Pakistan’s hockey team to travel to India for a tournament while the Pahalgam attack victims are still seeking justice has left many feeling frustrated and betrayed.
Thackeray’s tweet sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users agreeing with his sentiments. “How can we allow Pakistan to play in India when our own citizens are still suffering from the wounds of the Pahalgam attack?” asked one user. “It’s a slap in the face for the victims and their families,” added another.
Others, however, defended the government’s decision, saying that sports should not be politicized and that allowing Pakistan’s hockey team to play in India would promote peace and understanding between the two countries.
While it is true that sports can have a unifying effect, it is also important to consider the context in which the decision was made. The Pahalgam attack was a brutal and senseless act of terrorism that left many people dead and injured. The fact that the perpetrators are still at large and the wounds of the attack have not yet healed makes it difficult to justify allowing Pakistan’s hockey team to travel to India.
In fact, many have argued that the government’s decision is a sign of weakness and a lack of commitment to justice for the Pahalgam attack victims. “If the government is serious about bringing the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice, it should not be allowing Pakistan’s hockey team to travel to India,” said one user.
The debate over the government’s decision to allow Pakistan’s hockey team to play in India is a complex one, and there are valid arguments on both sides. However, one thing is clear: the wounds of the Pahalgam attack have not yet healed, and the government’s decision to grant clearance to Pakistan’s hockey team has only added to the pain and suffering of the victims and their families.
As we move forward, it is essential that we prioritize justice and accountability for the Pahalgam attack victims. The government must take concrete steps to ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice, and that the victims and their families receive the support and compensation they deserve.
In the meantime, the decision to allow Pakistan’s hockey team to play in India has only served to further divide the country. It is a stark reminder that, despite our differences, we must always put the interests of justice and accountability first.
Source: https://x.com/AUThackeray/status/1941052895794974779
