‘Pahalgam attack a conspiracy to spread unrest in India'
Lucknow: An all religion meet on Monday condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
"Terrorists have no religion and faith", said president of Lucknow Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (LGPC)
Rajendra Singh Bagga
while talking to reporters at UP Press Club after the meet.
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"We all stand united and demand the govt to take the strictest possible action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," said Bagga.
Acting LGPC president Jaggi said that in order to maintain harmony and peace in the country, religious representatives of all religions should come together on one platform and strongly oppose terrorism. It is a well-planned conspiracy of Pakistan to spread unrest in India and destroy mutual brotherhood," he added.
Imam of Eidgah, Lucknow, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "Islam does not allow terrorism and all the religions of the world preach peace and harmony. Islam insists that peace and harmony should be established. The way the terrorists killed people after asking their religion makes it clear that this is an evil conspiracy to attack Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb".
Buddhist leader Gyan Lok Bhante said, "Non-violence is the ultimate religion and only through it peace can be achieved."
"We should pray for the innocent people killed by terrorists in Pahalgam. God may grant them eternal peace and console the bereaved families," said Father L Robert, chief priest of Cathedral Church.
RD Diwedi from Aashiana Parivar urged people to work with the govt to deal strictly with the terrorists."
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