Actor Makarand Deshpande leads peaceful protest against Pahalgam attack
Actor Makarand Deshpande led a peaceful protest condemning the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam region. On April 22, terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.Clad in white as a mark of mourning, Makarand Deshpande and a group of supporters came together to pay tribute to the victims. They carried placards bearing messages like 'United We Stand Hand in Hand' and 'Ek Desh Ek Dhadkan,' conveying a powerful statement of unity and strength in the face of tragedy. He was also joined by actor Aaditi Pohankar. advertisement'I condemn this incident and pay tribute to all the victims. They were killed for their religion and names, which is very wrong We need to support the government of India in whatever decisions they take," Deshpande told ANI.
Watch the video here:#WATCH | Maharashtra: Actor Makarand Deshpande, along with people, holds protest in Mumbai against #PahalgamTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/loJysG7ME9— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2025Bollywood voices have united to strongly condemn the attack. Actor Atul Kulkarni, who visited Kashmir on Sunday following the tragic event, urged people across the nation to support the region and encouraged citizens to visit Kashmir.At least 26 people were killed when terrorists of The Resistance Front (TRF) an affiliate of Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), opened fire at tourists in Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam on April 22.Must Watch
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