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Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Poonch is aimed at extending solidarity with the bereaved families who were the victims of recent Pakistani aggression.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed by J&K Minister Javed Ahmed Rana. (Image: X)
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Jammu on Saturday, and is on his way to Poonch to meet the families of those affected by Pakistani shelling.
Senior Congress leaders said Gandhi’s visit to Poonch was to extend solidarity with the bereaved families who were the victims of Pakistani aggression. He had earlier visited Srinagar on April 25 to meet with people who were injured in the Pahalgam terror attack.
J&K Minister Javed Ahmed Rana welcomed Gandhi in Jammu. “He’s flying to Poonch to express solidarity with families affected by recent LoC shelling. Appreciate his visit, commitment to standing with our people in times of need and empathy for their well-being,” he said.
Warmly welcomed Leader of Opposition, Shri @RahulGandhi Ji at Jammu. He’s flying to Poonch to express solidarity with families affected by recent LoC shelling.Appreciate his visit, commitment to standing with our people in times of need and empathy for their well-being.… pic.twitter.com/X0NhjObnzz
— JAVED AHMED RANA (@JavedRanaa) May 24, 2025
On Friday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also informed the media of Rahul Gandhi’s visit. “Yes, he will visit Poonch. He will meet the people there and express his sympathies. I am thankful to the TMC for initiating it. Five of their members came here and visited by road.
“It is good that they came here and are listening to the people. And we feel that some people are standing with us in such difficult times,” Abdullah further said, emphasising the responsibility of elected representatives to engage with the public and address their concerns.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack last month, tensions between India and Pakistan had escalated, with Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts bearing the brunt of intensified Pakistani shelling. Pakistan launched unprovoked and aggressive cross-border attacks, leading to widespread destruction of homes and severely impacting the livelihoods of local residents.
The situation became tense after Pakistan started targeting military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur with drones and missiles. Heavy shelling by Pakistan was reported along the LoC. Several houses were destroyed in shelling that left 27 victims.
On May 10, India and Pakistan reached a bilateral understanding. However, heavy gunfire was reported from the Pakistani side despite the ceasefire. The situation was brought under control after DGMOs of both countries held talks.
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