CM Siddaramaiah’s statement on Pahalgam attack sparks stir in Pakistan; video goes viral

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CM Siddaramaiah’s statement on Pahalgam attack sparks stir in Pakistan; video goes viral
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  • Pakistani media broadcasts CM Siddaramaiah’s remarks on Pahalgam attack
  • CM emphasized that there is no need to wage war against Pakistan
  • BJP leaders who have shared the viral clip, criticizing Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remarks on the recent Pahalgam terror attack have created a political storm, with Pakistani media broadcasting his statement prominently. The video has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders.

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Speaking in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah condemned the attack but emphasized that there is no need to wage war against Pakistan. He stressed the importance of strengthening security measures instead. "Necessary steps should be taken to protect pilgrims. War is not the solution; we want peace and the safety of our people," he said. Siddaramaiah also blamed the central government, calling the incident a "failure of intelligence and security," and expressed grief, noting that no action could bring back the 26 lives lost.

The Pakistani media’s coverage of Siddaramaiah's statement has sparked intense reactions on social media. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka, and MLA Janardhana Reddy are among several BJP leaders who have shared the viral clip, criticizing Siddaramaiah for allegedly weakening India’s stance.


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The tragedy has reignited debates over national security and counter-terrorism measures. Siddaramaiah reiterated that the focus should be on enhancing internal security, not on escalating tensions. His call for peace over retaliation has added a new dimension to the political discourse surrounding the attack.

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