AAP Punjab Organizes Candlelight Vigils for Pahalgam Attack Victims
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Synopsis
On April 24, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab conducted candlelight marches and temple visits to honor the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The events aimed to express solidarity with the victims' families and demand justice while emphasizing national security.
Key Takeaways
- AAP held statewide candle marches in Punjab.
- Events were in memory of victims of the Pahalgam attack.
- Ministers urged justice and stronger national security.
- Candlelight vigils took place in multiple cities.
- Calls for accountability from the BJP government.
Chandigarh, April 24 (NationPress) The leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab conducted statewide candlelight marches and visited temples on Thursday to pay homage to the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
The somber events were designed to honor the deceased, pray for their eternal peace, and show support for their bereaved families.
Led by AAP ministers and party leaders, candle marches took place in Patiala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Pathankot.
Additional marches occurred in towns such as Hoshiarpur, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Moga, Mohali, and Fazilka. Cabinet minister Aman Arora, MP Rajkumar Chabbewal, and MLA Brahm Shankar Jimpa visited a temple in Hoshiarpur to pray for the victims’ souls and provide strength to their grieving families.
In Mohali, Cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal and senior AAP leaders visited the Hanuman Temple to pray for the victims.
A candle march led by Cabinet minister Balbir Singh saw significant participation from local residents and party members in Patiala.
In Jalandhar, MLA Balkar Singh and Dinesh Dhall organized a candle march, joined by senior leader Deepak Bali and local citizens.
Marches were similarly organized in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Pathankot, and other districts to convey collective sorrow and unity.
Speaking with the media, Cabinet minister Arora condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and called for stringent action against those responsible.
He stressed the necessity for justice for the victims, improved national security, and focused leadership.
Arora demanded the harshest penalties for those accountable for this atrocious act.
Expressing worries about security shortcomings, he urged the Central government to fill 1.25 lakh vacancies in the armed forces and implement enhanced security protocols.
Challenging Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Arora emphasized the urgent need for a ‘full-time’ Home Minister dedicated to the safety of the nation and its citizens rather than political agendas.
Minister Balbir and other senior leaders supported these views, calling for national unity against terrorism and demanding accountability from the BJP government.
