‘Grant martyr status to Pahalgam attack victims'
Sanjay Singh
on Sunday visited the family of Pahalgam
terror attack
victim Shubham Dwivedi in Kanpur on Sunday and supported the collective appeal for martyr status to all 26 victims.
Singh offered condolence to the family and shared comprehensive details about the parliamentary discussions on 'Operation Sindoor'.
"The families of all 26 victims, including Shubham's relatives, are united in their request for martyr status recognition. We appeal to the Prime Minister to acknowledge their sentiments. Such recognition would demonstrate solidarity between the govt and citizens against terrorism, whilst honouring the deceased," said Singh, adding that the appeal had garnered widespread support.
He said that the matter was extensively deliberated in Parliament, with commitments for continued discussions. "The families also seek govt employment opportunities and compensation for their loss," Singh added.
Meanwhile, Sanjay Singh also led a march with the students of primary school of Laxmanpur village, which was merged with other schools. "Their school was moved 2 kilometres away. According to the new decision, the school distance should not be more than 1 kilometre. Will the school open on Monday? If not, there will be a protest," Singh said.
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