BJP's Hazaribag unit stages Aakrosh March against Kashmir terror attack
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Chatra: BJP's Hazaribag district unit organized an Aakrosh March on Wednesday to protest the
targeted killings of Hindus
by terrorists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. District president Vivekanand Singh led the demonstration, accompanied by Sadar MLA Pradeep Prasad.
Party leaders and workers conducted a torchlight procession from Budhwa Mahadev to Jhanda Chowk in Hazaribag city. At the gathering, speakers identified Pakistan-based Saifullah Khalid as the mastermind behind the attacks, condemning the selective targeting of Hindus based on their religious identity.
The protesters demanded swift action from the central govt to eliminate the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack. They also called for strong measures against the Pakistani army for allegedly sheltering the perpetrators.
Speaking at the event, MLA Pradip Prasad emphasized that the attack was not just against individuals but targeted India's communal harmony and democratic values. "The entire country must unite against terrorism," he stated, adding that those responsible for shedding innocent blood must face consequences.
The demonstration highlighted growing concerns over targeted religious violence and called for national unity in combating terrorism.
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