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India.com
04-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
No Welcome...: Jal Shakti Minister Refuses Bouquet At Surat Event Over Pahalgam Terror Attack
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday refused to accept a bouquet during an event in Gujarat's Surat and said that 'no welcome till revenge,' apparently referring to the Pahalgam terror attack. During a Global Investor Conference, Patil delivered a speech, and when the organisers announced that he would be welcomed with a bouquet, the Union Minister said that he would not accept the honour. Speaking in Gujarati to the person conducting the stage, Patil said, "No welcome, till there is revenge." Surat, Gujarat: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil refused to accept any honour at the Global Summit, stating he will not accept felicitation until India avenges the Pahalgam terror attack — IANS (@ians_india) May 3, 2025 According to ANI, organisers offered to honour him with a memento, but Patil refused to accept that as well. A person on the stage announced that the Union Minister has decided that "he will not be welcomed by a bouquet or a memento till the Pahalgam terror attack is avenged". Pahalgam Terror Attack And Its Aftermath On April 22, terrorists opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and killed 26 people. Following this, the government convened an all-party meeting, and the Opposition parties expressed their full support for any action taken against the perpetrators of the attack. In the briefing to the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting, the cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were brought out. After the attack, the government announced various measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, intending to send a message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. Later, the Central government gave the armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response. On Saturday, New Delhi also announced a series of punitive measures against Islamabad, including banning all imports and transit of goods from the neighbouring country.
India Today
04-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
‘No welcome till J&K attack avenged': Union Minister refuses bouquet at event
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday made a striking statement at the Global Investor Conference, refusing to accept a bouquet or memento, saying he would not accept any symbol of welcome until justice is served for the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.'No welcome till there is revenge,' Patil reportedly said in Gujarati, as he declined a ceremonial bouquet and a proposed memento on stage. A person assisting the event announced that the minister had decided not to accept any such gestures until the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack are punished. advertisementPatil, who greeted attendees with folded hands, received applause for his resolute stand. Businessman Ashok Mehta, who attended the event, confirmed to ANI that Patil expressed the same sentiment off-stage as well. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed and several injured in Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The government has vowed a strong response, with full operational freedom granted to the armed forces to determine the timing and nature of the retaliation. Cross-border links to the attack have been identified, and steps like suspending the Indus Water Treaty are being taken to pressure Pakistan over its support for had earlier said that the government will not allow 'even a single drop of Indus water' to reach Pakistan after the InMust Watch
NDTV
04-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Minister Denies 'Welcome' Bouquets Till Pahalgam Attack 'Avenged'
Surat: Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil has said that he won't accept any welcome bouquets or mementoes until India avenges the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Arriving at an investors' conference in Gujarat's Surat city, Mr Paatil politely turned down any bouquets or mementoes. The Union Minister's decision was announced by an organiser who said that the former "decided that he would not be welcomed with bouquets or mementos until Pahalgam is avenged", triggering applause from the audiences. "No welcome, till there is revenge," Mr Paatil later said in Gujarati. Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as part of India's action against Pakistan, the Union Minister had said that New Delhi won't allow a "single drop" of water to flow into Islamabad. In a post on X, he said: "The historic decision taken by the Modi government on the Indus Water Treaty is completely justified and in the national interest. We will ensure that not even a drop of water from the Indus River goes to Pakistan." Mr Paatil has been stern about his stance on the terror attack in Pahalgam and Pakistan's role in it. On April 22, terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Baisaran meadow near Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Additionally, India took several actions against Pakistan in the aftermath of the terror attack, including closing the integrated check post at Attari, revoking all Pakistanis' visas and reducing the overall strength of Pakistan's High Commissions across the nation. Mr Paatil, at the seventh Global Investor Conference in Surat, said that he had a very meaningful dialogue on matters such as entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation regarding the developing future of India. "...under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the vision of a 'Developed India' is rapidly becoming a reality. Today's India is not just a consumer but is emerging as a global leader in investment," he said in a post on X. The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have triggered several actions from both sides. On Saturday, India banned the direct or indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect. India suspended the exchange of all categories of mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes. New Delhi also placed a ban on Pakistan-flagged ships from entering Indian ports and prohibited Indian-flagged vessels from visiting ports in Pakistan.
News18
04-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Union Minister Resolves To Not Accept Bouquets, Mementoes Till Pahalgam Attack Is Avenged
Last Updated: An organiser then announced that Union Minister CR Paatil had "decided that he would not be welcomed with bouquets and mementoes until Pahalgam is avenged". Union minister CR Paatil on Saturday said that he won't accept any bouquets or mementoes until the killing of 26 persons in the Pahalgam terror attack is avenged. While being welcomed at an investors' conference in Surat city, the Union Jal Shakti Minister politely refused to receive any bouquets or mementoes. An organiser then announced that Paatil had 'decided that he would not be welcomed with bouquets and mementoes until Pahalgam is avenged", triggering a thunderous applause from the audience. Soon after the Pahalgam terror strike, India decided to halt its obligations under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Paatil had then said on X, 'The historic decision taken by the Modi government on the Indus Water Treaty is completely justified and in the national interest. We will ensure that not even a drop of water from the Indus River goes to Pakistan." At the 7th edition of the Global Investor Conference in Surat, Paatil said he had a very meaningful dialogue on topics like entrepreneurship, investment and innovation regarding the developing future of India. '…under the leadership of Honourable Shri Narendrabhai Modi Sir, the vision of a 'Developed India' is rapidly becoming a reality. Today's India is not just a consumer but is emerging as a global leader in investment," he said on X. Amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack, India banned direct or indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect in the interest of national security and public policy. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed when terrorists fired indiscriminately in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on April 22. First Published: May 04, 2025, 08:29 IST
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'No welcome, till there is revenge': Minister refuses to accept bouquet at an event
NEW DELHI: Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil on Saturday refused to accept a bouquet or any other symbol of welcome at an event in Gujarat 's Surat and said he would continue to do so until adequate retribution is taken for the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam , which claimed 26 lives. After his speech at the Global Investor Conference, Patil informed the organisers on stage that he would not accept any such honour after the announcement that he would be welcomed with a bouquet. Patil also declined to accept the memento from the organisers. "No welcome, till there is revenge ," he said in Gujarati. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House Search Now Undo A person on the stage said the Union minister has decided that "he will not be welcomed by a bouquet or a memento till the Pahalgam terror attack is avenged." "So we are standing here only for the group photo," he added. Patil greeted people with folded hands as they lauded his gesture. The government has affirmed India's national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism. It has said that the terrorists responsible for the attack and the conspirators behind it will face severe punishment. The government has announced a series of measures, including putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, to send a strong message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. Earlier, Patil had said after the Pahalgam terror attack that the government will ensure not even a single drop of water from the Indus River reaches Pakistan. Meanwhile, the government has given the armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response. The government had convened an all-party meeting after the Pahalgam terror attack where ppposition parties expressed their full support for any action taken by the government against the perpetrators of the terror attack.
