Pahalgam Wounds Not Healed & Govt Allowed Pak Hockey Team: Aaditya
The 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 outrage, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray is no exception. In a recent statement, Thackeray critiqued the government’s decision, highlighting the fact that the wounds of the 2019 Pahalgam terror attack have not yet healed.
As many may recall, on August 4, 2019, a terrorist attack occurred at a bus stand in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which five Indian Army personnel lost their lives. The attack was carried out by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist organization, which is believed to have ties to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Thackeray’s statement, made on Twitter, read: “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.” This sentiment was echoed by many Indians, who took to social media to express their outrage and disappointment at the government’s decision.
The decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup is seen as a betrayal by many, who feel that the Indian government has failed to take a strong stance against Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. Pakistan has a history of providing safe haven to terrorist organizations like the JeM, which has carried out numerous attacks on Indian soil.
Thackeray’s comments also highlight the lack of progress in the investigation into the Pahalgam attack. Despite the passage of over three years since the attack, the perpetrators have not been brought to justice, and the families of the victims continue to wait for closure.
The Indian government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup is also seen as a blow to the morale of the Indian Army and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have suffered at the hands of Pakistan-backed terrorists. The move is seen as a sign of weakness and a lack of resolve by the government to take a tough stance against Pakistan.
However, not everyone is opposed to the decision. Some argue that allowing the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup is a step towards building bridges and promoting peace between the two countries. They point out that sports have the power to bring people together and promote understanding, and that by allowing the Pakistan hockey team to participate, India is sending a message of peace and friendship.
However, this argument is met with skepticism by many, who feel that Pakistan has not done enough to curb terrorism and support terrorist organizations. They argue that until Pakistan takes concrete steps to combat terrorism and support terrorist organizations, any attempts to build bridges or promote peace are premature and misguided.
In conclusion, Aaditya Thackeray’s comments highlight the outrage and disappointment felt by many Indians at the government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup. The wounds of the Pahalgam attack have not yet healed, and many feel that the government has failed to take a strong stance against Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. The decision has also sparked debate about the role of sports in promoting peace and understanding between nations, and whether it is premature to build bridges with a country that has not done enough to combat terrorism.
News Source: https://x.com/AUThackeray/status/1941052895794974779
