Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s resolve against terrorism as the government marked the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, saying the nation will never bow to any form of terror and vowing to remember the 26 innocent victims “forever.”deccanherald+1
Paying Tribute to Victims
Addressing the country on the anniversary of the April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Modi paid tribute to the 26 tourists and locals who were killed in the coordinated strike. In a statement on social media and through official channels, he said the lives lost that day “will never be forgotten” and reiterated the government’s promise to ensure justice for the families of the fallen.pmindia.gov+3
Strong Message to Terror Networks
PM Modi condemned the heinous nature of the attack and warned that those who planned and executed it will not be spared, linking the incident to broader cross‑border terror patterns involving Pakistan‑linked groups. He reiterated that India’s counter‑terrorism and border‑security policies will remain firm, including intensified operations, intelligence‑driven strikes, and tighter monitoring of radicalisation networks.indianexpress+3
Reaffirming National Resolve
The Prime Minister’s anniversary message projected a narrative of resilience, telling citizens that the Indian state and society will never allow terror to dictate policy or restrict normal life, even in sensitive regions like Jammu and Kashmir. The government has also used the anniversary to highlight measures such as security‑tourism protocols, enhanced surveillance, and economic packages for affected families and the local economy, underlining that the response will be both security‑led and people‑centred.facebook+3
