In response to the attack in Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the entire world stands with 1.4 billion Indians in the fight against terrorism.

In response to the attack in Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the entire world stands with 1.4 billion Indians in the fight against terrorism.

Modi said that those responsible for the Pahalgam attack, including its masterminds, will face "the harshest response." He noted that the attack occurred at a time when “democracy was being strengthened in Kashmir,” although he did not elaborate on the specific steps being taken to strengthen democracy in the region.

In 2019, Modi's government revoked Kashmir’s special status and brought the region under central governance. Since last year, the elected government has had virtually no influence over the administration and governance of the region.

According to experts, Modi’s security-first approach has further alienated Kashmiris, who have been subjected to violence since the armed insurgency began in the late 1980s. Kashmiri rebels, who support either independence or integration with Pakistan, have been fighting against Indian rule ever since.

In his radio program "Mann Ki Baat," Modi stated that he received calls, letters, and messages from world leaders condemning the attack and expressing solidarity. “The world stands together with 1.4 billion Indians in our fight against terrorism,” he said.