From M S Bhatia on 03rd May 2025 at 20:22 Via WhatsApp Regarding IDPD
IDPD pays homage to those martyred in terrorist violence at Pahalgam
In an interactive session organised by the Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) on ‘Terrorist Violence and Social Harmony’ various speakers condemned in strong words the killing of innocent tourists in Pahalgam. They pooh-poohed the hollow claims of the Modi government that terrorism has come to an end in the valley. The Prime Minister had said that terrorism will end after the demonetization and reiterated it after abrogating article 370.
The figures however show that more number of people have fallen to terrorist violence under the present regime compared to the previous UPA government. Average number of those killed by the terrorists per year had been brought down to 121during UPA government while it stands at 127 now.
As a knee jerk reaction the government’s decision of putting Indus river treaty in abeyance and stopping water to Pakistan is not technically feasible and also illegal. Such an act will be denial of water and food to 20 crore people in Pakistan as this water is the lifeline for their agriculture and other needs. It is essential that the perpetrators of violence must be brought to book, but Prime Minster’s talk of aggression and machismo is not realistic. Attacks on Muslims and Kashmiri students must stop.
We should understand that the people of Kashmir have overwhelmingly rejected terrorist violence in Pahalgam. They not only saved the survivors but came to streets in such large number against this violent act is a good sign. This should be taken forward with caution and wisdom.
While maintaining the dignity of our nation and protecting sovereignty of the country, we should act on the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam’ which reflects a profound worldview that emphasizes universal interconnectedness and intrinsic unity of human beings.
It is a well known fact now that during the present warfare more number of civilians are killed as compared to the combatants. It is time the south Asian countries should develop a common security system to tackle any such happening anywhere in the region.
Those who addressed the meeting include Dr Arun Mitra-President IDPD, Prof. Jagmohan Singh, Dr Gagandeep singh, Dr Indervir Singh, Dr Pragya Sharma, Dr Param Saini, M S Bhatia, Brij Bhushan Goyal.
