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 outrage among many. One of the strongest critics of this decision is Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray. In a tweet, Thackeray expressed his disappointment and disgust at the government’s decision, saying that the wounds of the Pahalgam attack have not healed yet.
For those who may not be aware, the Pahalgam attack refers to the terrorist attack that took place on August 14, 2019, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In the attack, three terrorists, believed to be from Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were on their way to Amarnath shrine for a pilgrimage. The attack was one of the deadliest in recent years, and it sent shockwaves across the country.
Thackeray’s tweet 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.” His words are a stark reminder of the pain and suffering that the families of the martyred CRPF personnel and the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to endure.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision is not unfounded. The decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to play in the Asia Cup, just six years after the Pahalgam attack, sends a wrong message to the nation. It suggests that the government is more concerned with sports diplomacy than with the safety and security of its citizens.
Moreover, the decision raises questions about the government’s commitment to justice for the families of the martyred CRPF personnel. The Pahalgam attack was a heinous act of terrorism, and the perpetrators are still at large. The government’s failure to bring them to justice is a slap in the face of the families who have been fighting for justice for years.
Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision is not limited to the Pahalgam attack. He has also expressed concerns about the security implications of allowing the Pakistan hockey team to play in India. In his tweet, he noted that the terrorists of the Pahalgam attack have not been caught yet, which raises questions about the government’s ability to ensure the security of the hockey players and the spectators.
The government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to play in the Asia Cup is also seen as a betrayal of the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The region has been under siege for years, with the government imposing strict restrictions on the movement of people and the media. The decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to play in the Asia Cup is seen as a betrayal of the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been fighting for their rights and dignity for years.
In conclusion, Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to play in the Asia Cup is well-founded. The decision sends a wrong message to the nation, raises questions about the government’s commitment to justice for the families of the martyred CRPF personnel, and is seen as a betrayal of the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
As we move forward, it is essential that we remember the sacrifices of the martyred CRPF personnel and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. We must also ensure that the government takes concrete steps to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice and ensures the security of the hockey players and the spectators.
Source: https://x.com/AUThackeray/status/1941052895794974779
