'Will you join me?': Rakhi Sawant breaks down amid Pahalgam tragedy, urges fans to visit Kashmir
Rakhi Sawant
has been left deeply shaken following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that tragically took the lives of 26 unsuspecting tourists. Overcome with grief and anger at the
senseless violence
, the actress and model has been pouring out her emotions through a flood of heartfelt updates across her social media accounts.
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On Sunday, April 27, clad in a burqa, Rakhi once again took to her platforms to speak out about the heartbreaking incident. With passion and urgency, she called on her followers and the broader community to work towards ending the religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. The Main Hoon Na star also underscored the need to encourage tourism in Kashmir, promising that she would personally select the valley as the destination for her next vacation.
Opening her emotional video, Rakhi fervently pleaded with viewers to abandon religious divisions. She emphasized the shared identity of all Indians, regardless of their faith. "We are united. No one can oust Muslims from our India.
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This country belongs to Muslims just as much as it belongs to Hindus. Please, stop sowing seeds of division. Let's rise above childish hatred and choose wisdom instead. Think of God's sorrow when He sees His children fighting. Why such hatred? What do people hope to gain?" Rakhi asked, her voice trembling with emotion.
Building on her message, Rakhi revealed that she plans to spend her next holiday in Kashmir. She passionately urged her supporters to visit the valley as well, stressing the importance of uplifting the local people.
"My next trip will definitely be to Kashmir. It's our duty as Indians to stand by Kashmiris and promote tourism in our own country. Kashmir belongs to all of us, and its people are our family. Let's pledge to explore our own land instead of traveling abroad. I'm going to Kashmir. Will you join me?" she said with conviction.
Rakhi concluded her stirring appeal by assuring her fans that she would not be alone in this endeavor. She expressed her deep respect for the courage and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people, comparing them to the bravery of soldiers who defend the nation.
"They have given their lives for us, just like our soldiers do. Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have shown remarkable resilience. Friends, don't be afraid. We will travel together. I will walk beside you. Who will come with me? Let's stand with Kashmir. Bollywood will be there too," she declared.
Meanwhile, her video sparked mixed reactions — some lauded her bold call for unity, while others criticized her approach and questioned her sincerity.
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