CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP president, Sunil Jakhar, asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to lead an all-party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir to show solidarity towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a heartfelt video statement tagged on this social media handle, X, Jakhar said, "The attack in Pahalgam has shaken all of us, not just as citizens of this country, but as human beings."
Reflecting on Punjab’s painful history as it has suffered the scars and shadows of terrorism for decades, he emphasised the shared trauma, loss and long struggle for justice and healing that communities endure after such tragedies.
He said that solidarity must not only be spoken of, but demonstrated through action, by carrying the message of peace and brotherhood, not as politicians, but as human beings.
"To honor that spirit and to stand with our brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir in this hour of grief, I call upon Punjab Chief Minister to lead an all-party delegation to J&K. Today, more than ever the nation needs healing and that healing begins with empathy, unity and action,” Jakhar said.
Supporting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the statement he made in the state assembly, Jakhar lauded his refusal to politicize the tragedy and his acknowledgement of the Sikh community’s selfless service during the crisis.
He described this gesture as truly reflecting the soul of India and resonating deeply with the spirit of Punjabiyat, compassion, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.