‘Should we do aarti for terrorists?’: Tejasvi Surya slams CM Siddaramaiah over Pahalgam assault response

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Apr 27, 2025 01:26 PM IST

Surya condemned Siddaramaiah’s remarks as objectionable, highlighting the necessity for decisive nationwide response to terrorism. 

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday launched a pointy assault in opposition to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his remarks suggesting that struggle was pointless within the wake of the current terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya at Parliament complicated, through the ongoing Price range Session, in New Delhi. (PTI Picture)

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Calling Siddaramaiah’s assertion “highly condemnable and objectionable,” Surya mentioned the Chief Minister had no authority to dictate the nation’s response to terrorism. “It is for the army and the country’s leadership to decide the course of action. Who are we to take this call?” he questioned whereas addressing reporters.

Surya additional mentioned, “For those who have massacred our people brutally, if we don’t take action against them, should we perform Aarti? Should we honour them with awards? Should we felicitate them in front of the Vidhan Sabha?”

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The BJP MP additionally reminded Siddaramaiah that three individuals from Karnataka have been amongst these killed within the Pahalgam assault. “As the Chief Minister of a state that lost innocent lives, the least he can do is demand strong action against the perpetrators and unequivocally condemn the attack,” Surya additional mentioned.

Surya’s robust phrases come amid heightened political tensions after terrorists opened hearth at a vacationer location close to Pahalgam on April 22, killing 26 individuals, together with vacationers from completely different states.

What Siddaramaiah mentioned?

Siddaramaiah had earlier mentioned that India ought to keep away from struggle and as a substitute deal with strengthening inside safety measures — a place that has now triggered sharp political reactions.

His feedback on the incident recieved a widespread backlash from the BJP. The Opposition get together slammed the cheif minister known as his statements ‘irresponsible’. In the meantime, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar refused to touch upon Siddaramaiah’s assertion and mentioned that the Congress excessive command is with the central authorities on this matter.

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