New Delhi, Oct 21 – The Congress on Monday strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal, describing it as an “inhumane and despicable act” of targeted violence that will not hinder India’s efforts to develop key infrastructure projects in the region.
The attack, which occurred at a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal, resulted in the deaths of a doctor and six labourers, according to officials. The terrorists launched the assault late in the evening as the workers had returned to their camp.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a post on X, expressed his outrage, saying, “We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Ganderbal, where several construction workers and a doctor have been killed.” He emphasized that this violence would not deter India’s mission to build critical infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. “As a nation, we stand united in our fight against terrorism,” Kharge added, offering heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also condemned the attack in a post on X, calling the killings of a doctor and migrant labourers a “cowardly and unpardonable crime.” He extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and expressed hope for the recovery of the wounded. Gandhi reiterated that the terrorists’ actions will not disrupt the development process or shake the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “The entire country is united in the fight against terrorism,” he stated.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed similar sentiments, condemning the attack and describing the act of killing innocent civilians as a crime against humanity. In a post in Hindi on X, she said, “Spreading violence and terror among the general public is a heinous act, and the entire nation stands together against it.” She also extended her condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a quick recovery.
The Congress leaders collectively reaffirmed the country’s resolve to continue its developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir, undeterred by the terror attacks.
