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Pahalgam attack victim’s wife counters Congress leader’s claim: ‘Terrorists marked out non-Muslims, we saw it’
Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale, one of the tourists killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, has appealed to leaders not to politicize the tragedy. Jagdale, an eyewitness and survivor, claimed that the terrorists came with a clear intention to kill and carried out the massacre cold-bloodedly. She urged all politicians, on humanitarian grounds, not to play with their emotions.
Jagdale also claimed that the terrorists had marked out non-Muslims and that they were haunted by the terror attack. She now hopes that with government assistance, her daughter Asavari will be able to rebuild her life. The Maharashtra government will give financial assistance of ₹50 lakh each to the families of six state residents killed in the Pahalgam terror.
In an emotional appeal, Pune resident Pragati Jagdale, who is an eyewitness and survivor, said, “Please don’t politicise the incident or play with our emotions. We were there. We know what the terrorists said. We have already shared their statements during the attack last week. Additionally, jobs will be given to the next of the kin of the slain tourists from Maharashtra.
Vijay Wadettiwar, the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), has criticized the notion that terrorists ascertained religion and killed people. He questioned the time it took for terrorists to whisper in someone’s ears, a controversial topic. Wadettiwar’s comments have sparked controversy, with ruling alliance leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis, condemning.
His statement. Fadnavis argued that Wadettiwar’s statement has exacerbated the pain of accusing him of undermining TO ALL the Pahalgam attack. The controversy has sparked calls for civil valour awards
On April 22, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly tourists. In the aftermath, survivors and victims’ accusing him of undermining the victims’ experiences. families have provided harrowing accounts, asserting that the assailants targeted individuals based on their religion
Pragati Jagdale, whose husband Santosh was among the victims, recounted that the terrorists inquired about their religion before opening fire. She criticized political leaders, particularly from the Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), for casting doubt on survivors’ testimonies, urging them not to politicize their trauma. “Please have some humanity. You are also one of us,” she implored, emphasizing the need for empathy over political discourse.
Similarly, Ashanya Dwivedi, the widow of victim Shubham Dwivedi, shared that her husband was shot after identifying himself as Hindu. She highlighted that the assailants’ questioning provided others a chance to escape, and she has since appealed for her husband to be recognized as a martyr In response to the controversy, the Congress party clarified that.
Thimmapur’s statements do not reflect its official stance, distancing itself from the remarks. Contradicting these accounts, Karnataka Congress minister T.B. Thimmapur expressed skepticism about the attackers’ motives, suggesting that attributing religious intent might be an attempt to divert attention from security lapses. His remarks sparked backlash, with critics
In response to political figures questioning these accounts, Pragati Jagdale, whose husband Santosh was among the victims, condemned such skepticism. She urged leaders to refrain from politicizing the tragedy, emphasizing the authenticity of survivors’ testimonies The incident has intensified national outrage and calls for justice, highlighting the need for empathy and.
The incident has intensified discussions on the importance of acknowledging victims’ the victims’ experiences. families who lost loved ones in the Pahalgam attack. The controversy has sparked calls for civil valour awards and government jobs for families of Pahalgam victims accusing him of undermining the victims’ experiences. narratives and ensuring that political.
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