‘India will never bow to any form of terror’: PM Modi on first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the 26 people who lost their lives in the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, reiterating India’s firm resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms.

In a post on X, the PM expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and reaffirmed the commitment to dismantle “the heinous designs of terrorists”. He also affirmed that the country remains united in grief and determined to dismantle “the heinous designs of terrorists.”

“Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are also with the bereaved families as they cope with this loss. As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to any form of terror. The heinous designs of terrorists will never succeed”, the PM wrote in the post.

Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are also with the bereaved families as they cope with this loss.

As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2026

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirmed the country’s resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms, marking one year since the deadly incident that claimed 26 lives.

In a post on X, the Vice President said, “I solemnly remember the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack”. He added that the loss continues to be deeply felt, stating, “The innocent lives lost in that gruesome and dastardly act of terror remain etched in our collective memory. I pay heartfelt tributes to those we lost and stand in solidarity with their families, whose grief is immeasurable. They will forever be remembered.”

I solemnly remember the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

The innocent lives lost in that gruesome and dastardly act of terror remain etched in our collective memory. I pay heartfelt tributes to those we lost and stand in solidarity with their families, whose grief is…

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) April 22, 2026

Reiterating India’s commitment against terrorism, he said, “Such acts of brutality can never shake our resolve to uphold peace, unity, and the enduring values of humanity”. He further added, “We remain firm in our determination to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that India’s response to terrorism remains “firm, decisive and unwavering” as the nation marked one year since the deadly incident in which 26 tourists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir.

Remembering the victims of the April 22, 2025, terror attack, Singh said, “Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to the innocent people who lost their lives in the cowardly terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. We share the enduring pain of their loved ones and families. We will never forget those wounds inflicted on our nation. India has endured decades of cross-border terror, but today our response is firm, decisive and unwavering. Through determined action, we have demonstrated that any attempt to harm our people or disrupt our unity will be met with strength and clarity.”

Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to the innocent people who lost their lives in the cowardly terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. We share the enduring pain of their loved ones and families. We will never forget those wounds inflicted on…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 22, 2026

On the eve of the first anniversary of the attack, the Indian Army also recalled Operation Sindoor and issued a strong message against terrorism. “When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is Served. India Stands United,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) of the Indian Army said in a post on X, accompanied by a graphic message stating, “Some boundaries should never be crossed. India does not forget”.

Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, also paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, marking the completion of one year since the incident. In a post on X, he said, “We remember the victims of the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack one year ago.”

He further added that such acts of violence cannot weaken the nation’s unity or determination, stating, “Terrorism seeks to break our spirit, but it has only succeeded in hardening our resolve.”

On April 22, 2025, the nation was left shocked after terrorists carried out an attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, a region known for its scenic landscape and tourism. In the attack, Pakistan-backed terrorists entered a village and killed 26 people.

In the cross-border communal attack in Pahalgam, the assailants questioned victims about their religion before carrying out the killings, making it a targeted communal attack that drew widespread condemnation across the country.

As India mourned the loss, what followed was decisive action by the Indian armed forces in the form of Operation Sindoor. Indian armed forces struck terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Following the incident, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The Indian armed forces destroyed nine major terror launchpads linked to groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

In response, Pakistan carried out drone attacks and shelling, leading to a four-day conflict between the two countries. Indian forces conducted retaliatory strikes, targeting and destroying radar installations in Lahore and near Gujranwala, demonstrating strong defensive and offensive capabilities.

Following the escalation, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted the Indian DGMO, and both sides agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.

As the nation marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, tributes continue to pour in for the victims, while reaffirming India’s unwavering commitment to fight terrorism and ensure national security. (ANI)