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The Print
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Special session of Parliament will send message of unity against terrorism: Pilot
Pilot was speaking to reporters after visiting the family of Dinesh Mirania, a Raipur-based businessman who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22. He also demanded the government's 'clarification' on facts regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the 'ceasefire' announcement. Raipur, May 18 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday reiterated the opposition party's demand for convening a special session of Parliament, which he said would send a message of unity in India's fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to the world. Addressing the media, he said that though a 'ceasefire' has been announced, the government should clarify whether it was assured that Pakistan will not carry out any misadventure in future. 'We want the forces responsible for such incidents (Pahalgam attack) to be destroyed forever. A ceasefire has been declared for now, but there should have been credible assurances (to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future),' Pilot said. He said Pakistan has recently received a significant loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) while the US is talking about trade with Pakistan. 'Will the funds received by Pakistan be used once again to attempt such acts of aggression? It is a serious concern,' he said, adding that Pakistan's direct role has come to the fore repeatedly in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Pulwama and now Pahalgam. 'Every investigation has revealed direct involvement of Pakistan, its role in sending infiltrators and funding terrorism. So, have any such assurances been received (from Pakistan) that such acts will not be repeated in the future? The government should clarify,' he said. Pilot claimed the ceasefire was announced by the US President, and, while terrorism is the main concern, the Kashmir issue was deliberately brought to the front. 'Neither the US President, Vice President, nor their foreign minister used the word terrorism even once while discussing this entire matter (India-Pakistan conflict),' the former Rajasthan deputy CM said. He said Pakistan-sponsored terrorism is no longer being discussed, even though the world is aware of it, and suddenly, the issue of Kashmir and calls for mediation are resurfacing. 'Under the then Prime Minister Narasimha Rao, both houses of Parliament in 1994 unanimously passed a resolution stating that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an integral part of India and that Pakistan must vacate it. A special session should be convened again to reaffirm that resolution,' he said. Pilot stressed the need to effectively counter the misinformation and false propaganda being peddled by Pakistan. 'For the last 25 to 30 years, India has been compared with China (in terms of growth and stature). But now, efforts are being made to revert to comparing India with Pakistan, which is not good,' he said. Pilot said a unified voice would be raised against terrorism and Pakistan-sponsored terrorism if a special session of Parliament is convened, which will send a message of India's unity against terrorism to the world. He raised concerns over Pakistan reportedly using Chinese-made military equipment against India. 'We now say that any act of terror will be seen as an act of war, but has Pakistan given an assurance that it will not be involved in such incidents in the future? The US is trying to claim credit for brokering the ceasefire, but did it assure India? These are critical questions that must be answered. 'The government should present its side openly on these issues. There are neither differences nor politics in it,' he said. Hailing the armed forces for Operation Sindoor, Pilot said they do not belong to any leader, party or ideology. 'We fully honour and support the statements of the Indian army over Operation Sindoor. Armed forces belong to 140 crore people of this country. I especially thank even their family members for sending their sons and daughters to protect the nation,' he said. Pilot will take part in the Congress' 'Samvidhan Bachao' (Save Constitution) rally in Janjgir-Champa district on Monday. PTI TKP NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Chhattisgarh govt announces Rs 20 lakh financial aid to Pahalgam terror victim's family
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government has announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the bereaved family of Dinesh Mirania, a steel sector businessman from Raipur, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai took to his X handle, stating, "The brutal killing of Shri Dinesh Mirania in the Pahalgam terrorist attack is profoundly distressing. It is an irreplaceable loss. The state government stands in solidarity with his grieving family and will provide ₹20 lakh in aid. Those responsible for this heinous act will face justice." Mirania, a 45-year-old resident of Samata Colony, Raipur, was shot by terrorists on his wedding anniversary. He had been celebrating the occasion with his wife, Neha, and their two children, Shaurya and Lakshita, when armed assailants indiscriminately opened fire, claiming his life. He was cremated with full state honours at the Marwari crematorium on April 24. The BJP's state unit suspended all scheduled programmes on April 24 and 25 to attend the cremation. The attack itself was carried out by a heavily armed group of terrorists who emerged from the forested terrain of the Baisaran grassland near Pahalgam, deliberately targeting unsuspecting tourists. Echoing the horrors of past decades, this act of terror has been described as one of the most devastating civilian attacks in India since the 2008 Mumbai terror strikes. In response, India's political leadership has vowed firm retaliation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently declared that the country would pursue terrorists to the farthest corners of the earth. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reinforced this commitment, asserting that those who designed and conspired in the attack, as well as their handlers, will face severe consequences, widely interpreted as a strong warning directed at Pakistan. This senseless act of violence has not only devastated Mirania's family but has also reignited national resolve against terrorism, reinforcing the nation's determination to protect its citizens and seek justice for those who fall victim to such atrocities.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Wedding Anniversary Turns Tragic As Raipur Businessman Killed In Pahalgam Attack
Raipur: Raipur-based businessman Dinesh Mirania was celebrating his wedding anniversary with his family members during their vacation in Kashmir's Pahalgam, when the happy occasion turned into a tragedy as he was killed by terrorists in front of his wife and two children. The anniversary celebration and a religious event were part of a long-awaited excursion plan for the Mirania family, said a family member on Wednesday. "Dinesh ji was my brother-in-law's brother. Yesterday, at around 5.30 pm we were informed that he had been shot. When we inquired, by 9.30 pm we got to know that he had been taken to a hospital and later learnt about his death. His wife was slightly injured, but is safe," said Amar Bansal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a relative of the Mirania family. "He (Mirania) had gone to participate in a Bhagwat Katha event. It was also his wedding anniversary that he had planned to celebrate in the valley when this tragic incident happened," he added. Sudhir Agrawal, another relative of the family, said that around 6 pm on Tuesday he received a call from Mirania's son who told him about the incident. "He told me that there had been a terror attack followed by a stampede. We learnt that they asked what the names of the tourists were, let the women and children go and then shot the victims," said Agrawal, who is married to the niece of the person who died. "Mirania had three brothers. All of them live in Raipur. He was killed after terrorists asked his name," he added. State Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma, who visited his house here, said Mirania's body will be brought to Raipur in the evening. The other family members will also fly back home in the evening, he added. "We all condemn this cowardly attack. Not only the city but the entire country is mourning the incident. This is very inhuman, asking a person about his religion and then shooting him! Those who have killed the citizens of our country will have to pay for it," Verma said. The terror attack at Baisaran, a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir, on Tuesday left at least 26 people dead and several others injured.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Businessman From Chhattisgarh's Raipur Killed In Pahalgam Terror Attack
Raipur: A Raipur-based businessman was killed in a terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday, officials said. Dinesh Mirania, a resident of Samta Colony area, has succumbed to his injuries, they said. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep condolences on the tragic killing of Mirania. He said the brutal and inhuman act committed by cowardly terrorists is highly condemnable. "Terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity, and it cannot be accepted in any form," Mr Sai said in a statement. He said the state government stands with the victim's family in this hour of grief. The local administration and concerned officials have been instructed to provide all possible assistance to the family of the person who died, he said. According to officials, a total of 26 people were killed and several injured, most of them tourists, in the deadliest terrorist attack in Kashmir in recent years. Earlier, condemning the deadly attack, Chhattisgarh finance minister OP Choudhary informed Dinesh Mirania, originally from Raipur, was reported to be seriously injured. He said Mirania was visiting Kashmir with his wife and children.
