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 2025 has sparked outrage among many, including Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray. In a scathing attack on the government, Thackeray pointed out that the wounds of the Pahalgam attack have not healed, and yet, the Centre has given clearance to Pakistan to participate in the tournament.
The Pahalgam attack, which took place in 2019, was a heinous terrorist attack that left seven Indian Army personnel dead. The attack was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, who infiltrated the Kandi forest in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was widely condemned by the international community, and India had demanded that Pakistan take action against the perpetrators.
However, despite the passage of time, the perpetrators of the attack have not been caught, and the wounds of the attack have not healed. The families of the victims are still waiting for justice, and the attack has left a deep scar on the psyche of the nation.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision to allow Pakistan to participate in the hockey tournament is not without merit. India and Pakistan have a troubled history, and the two countries have been embroiled in a bitter rivalry for decades. The fact that Pakistan was allowed to participate in the tournament, despite the lingering tensions between the two countries, has raised questions about the government’s priorities.
Thackeray’s criticism is also reflective of the widespread anger and frustration among the people of India. Many Indians feel that the government’s decision to allow Pakistan to participate in the tournament is an insult to the sacrifices made by the Indian Army personnel who lost their lives in the Pahalgam attack.
The decision to allow Pakistan to participate in the tournament has also been criticized by other political parties and organizations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the main opposition party in India, has condemned the decision, saying that it is a betrayal of the sacrifices made by the Indian Army personnel.
The Indian government’s decision to allow Pakistan to participate in the tournament has also been criticized by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam attack. The families have demanded that the government take action against the perpetrators of the attack and ensure that they are brought to justice.
The decision to allow Pakistan to participate in the tournament has also raised questions about the government’s priorities. At a time when the country is facing numerous challenges, including economic woes and security threats, the government’s decision to allow Pakistan to participate in the tournament has been seen as a misplaced priority.
In conclusion, the decision by the Indian government to grant clearance to the Pakistan hockey team to travel to India for the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 has sparked outrage among many, including Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray. The wounds of the Pahalgam attack have not healed, and yet, the Centre has given clearance to Pakistan to participate in the tournament. The decision has raised questions about the government’s priorities and has been criticized by many, including political parties and organizations.
Source: https://x.com/AUThackeray/status/1941052895794974779
