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 widespread outrage and criticism. One of the most vocal critics of this decision is none other than Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Aaditya Thackeray. In a scathing attack on the government, Thackeray has questioned the timing of this decision, particularly in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack that shook the nation.
On February 10, 2023, a group of terrorists attacked a bus in Pahalgam, killing 10 people, including seven tourists, and injuring several others. The attack sent shockwaves across the country, with many demanding swift action against the perpetrators. However, it appears that the government has not yet taken any concrete steps to apprehend the terrorists responsible for the attack.
In a series of tweets, Thackeray expressed his disappointment and anger over the government’s decision to clear the Pakistan hockey team’s visit to India. He tweeted, “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 is a slap on the face of the families of the martyrs and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
Thackeray’s criticism is not unfounded. The Pahalgam terror attack was a heinous crime that shook the nation’s trust in the government’s ability to protect its citizens. The fact that the perpetrators are still at large is a testament to the government’s failure to take effective action against terrorism.
The decision to clear the Pakistan hockey team’s visit to India is not only insensitive but also sends a wrong message to the country. It is a clear indication that the government is more concerned with maintaining diplomatic relations with Pakistan than with the safety and security of its own citizens.
Thackeray’s criticism is not limited to the government’s decision alone. He has also questioned the timing of this decision, particularly in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. He tweeted, “When our own children are being killed in Pahalgam, and the terrorists are still roaming free, what message are we giving to the world? That we are a weak nation, unable to protect its own citizens?”
Thackeray’s words echo the sentiments of many Indians who are outraged by the government’s decision. The Pahalgam terror attack was a stark reminder of the country’s vulnerability to terrorist attacks, and the government’s failure to take effective action against terrorism has only added to the public’s sense of insecurity.
The decision to clear the Pakistan hockey team’s visit to India is not only a betrayal of the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir but also a slap on the face of the families of the martyrs who lost their lives in the Pahalgam attack. It is a stark reminder of the government’s priorities, which seem to be more focused on maintaining diplomatic relations with Pakistan than on protecting the lives and safety of its own citizens.
In conclusion, Thackeray’s criticism of the government’s decision to clear the Pakistan hockey team’s visit to India is justified. The wounds of the Pahalgam terror attack have not healed, and the government’s failure to take effective action against terrorism has only added to the public’s sense of insecurity. The government must take a strong stance against terrorism and prioritize the safety and security of its citizens over diplomatic relations with Pakistan.
Source: https://x.com/AUThackeray/status/1941052895794974779
