Victims of Poonch shelling deserve national attention: Rahul Gandhi

May 24, 2025 by News Desk

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, visited Poonch on Saturday to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling along the Line of Control.

Describing the situation as “a very big tragedy,” Gandhi expressed solidarity with the victims and assured them that their concerns would be raised at the national level.

“I spoke to several people who lost their loved ones and homes. They shared their pain and raised important issues, which I will definitely highlight in Parliament,” Gandhi said while speaking to reporters.

Later, in a post on X, he wrote, “Broken houses, scattered belongings, moist eyes, and painful stories of losing loved ones in every corner – these patriotic families bear the biggest burden of war with courage and dignity. Salute to their courage. I stand strongly with the victim families and will raise their demands at the national level.”

The recent shelling by Pakistani forces resulted in multiple civilian casualties and extensive damage in border areas of Poonch, prompting widespread concern and political response.