Terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, April 22, killing 26 people. The attack has sparked widespread outrage across the country, with many demanding action against the perpetrators. Lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla has condemned the attack and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strong action.
Muntashir’s Reaction
Muntashir shared a video on his X (formerly Twitter) account, expressing his anger and frustration. “Are you a Muslim? Recite the kalma. Don’t know how? You’re a Hindu then. Congratulations that these bullets didn’t hit anyone close to you,” he said. “How long will you be safe? If you don’t go to Kashmir, you’ll be killed in Murshidabad, Kolkata, Godhra, Delhi, or Muzaffarnagar.”
He further stated, “If you’ve decided you’re a goat and not a lion, be prepared to be slaughtered. Your number is up. You can’t become a true Hindu by chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev.’ So, recite ‘Allah Hu Akbar’ and surrender. Learn the kalma to save your life.”
Call for Retribution
Muntashir appealed to Prime Minister Modi to take revenge for the attack. “You are the father figure for 100 crore Hindus, Modi ji. Your children’s blood has been shed. Your home’s daughters have become widows. There’s mourning at your doorstep. You must take revenge. This time, killing four worms in an encounter won’t be enough. We need the severed heads of the Pakistani army. Our problem isn’t terrorism, it’s the Pakistani army.”
He urged the Prime Minister to activate the Line of Control and enter Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to show Pakistan who’s boss. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of tourists and locals in Jammu and Kashmir, and many are demanding a strong response from the government.