J&K CM Omar meets PM Modi for first time after Pahalgam attack
In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Saturday, marking his first meeting with the Prime Minister after the Pahalgam terror attack that left at least 26 tourists dead. The meeting, which reportedly lasted for around 30 minutes, took place at Modi’s official residence in Delhi.
The Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, was one of the deadliest in recent times, and it sent shockwaves across the country. The attack, which was carried out by terrorists, targeted a group of tourists who were on a trek in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with the Prime Minister and other top leaders expressing their deep condolences to the families of the victims. The attack also raised concerns about the rising threat of terrorism in the region and the need for strengthened security measures to protect the lives of tourists and locals alike.
In the wake of the attack, Omar Abdullah had been critical of the government’s handling of the situation, saying that the administration was not doing enough to tackle the growing threat of terrorism in the region. The meeting between Omar Abdullah and Prime Minister Modi, therefore, was seen as an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss the issue and find ways to address the concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to sources, the meeting between the two leaders was “cordial” and “productive”. Omar Abdullah was said to have briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in the region and the measures that his government was taking to tackle the threat of terrorism. Modi, on the other hand, is said to have assured the Chief Minister of the government’s full support in tackling the issue.
The meeting comes amidst growing concern about the rise of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has seen a surge in terrorist attacks in recent months, with many of them targeting tourists and civilians. The attacks have also led to a significant increase in the number of security personnel being deployed in the region to maintain law and order.
In a statement issued after the meeting, Omar Abdullah thanked the Prime Minister for his support and assured him that his government was committed to tackling the threat of terrorism in the region. “I briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in the region and the measures we are taking to tackle the threat of terrorism,” Omar Abdullah said. “I assured him that we are committed to working together to ensure the safety and security of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
Modi, on the other hand, said that the government was committed to providing all necessary support to the Chief Minister and his administration in tackling the issue of terrorism. “I assured the Chief Minister of our full support in tackling the threat of terrorism in the region,” Modi said. “We are committed to working together to ensure the safety and security of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
The meeting between Omar Abdullah and Prime Minister Modi has been seen as a significant development in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. It is hoped that the meeting will help to bring the two leaders closer together and pave the way for greater cooperation between the Centre and the state government in tackling the issue of terrorism.
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