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News18
30-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Modiji Consoled Us Like Kin: Pahalgam Victim Shubham Dwivedi's Family On Their Meet With PM
Last Updated: "When my daughter-in-law and I broke down, Modiji said this fight against terrorism is not over yet. 'Operation Sindoor' will continue,' Sanjay Dwivedi said In a poignant moment at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his one-day visit to the city, paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Shubham Dwivedi – the young man from Kanpur who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Meeting his grieving family, including wife Alshanya and parents Sanjay and Seema Dwivedi, the Prime Minister offered words of solace and assured them that 'Operation Sindoor" was not over, and that the government remains committed to eliminating terrorism. #WATCH | Kanpur, UP: After meeting PM Modi, Sanjay Dwivedi, father of Shubham Dwivedi, who lost his life in #PahalgamTerroristAttack, says, 'Our family expressed gratitude as in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, an operation was launched against terrorism, the terrorist… — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2025 EMOTIONAL MEETING AT KANPUR AIRPORT Shubham's wife Alshanya, his father Sanjay Dwivedi, and his mother Seema were present during the interaction. According to family members, the Prime Minister appeared visibly moved by their pain. 'When my daughter-in-law and I broke down, Modiji consoled us like one of our own. He said this fight against terrorism is not over yet – ' Operation Sindoor ' will continue," Sanjay Dwivedi told News18 after the meeting with the PM. 'I AM A HINDU': SHUBHAM'S FINAL WORDS Shubham Dwivedi, who had married just weeks earlier on February 12, was vacationing with his wife and her sister in the scenic Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, when terrorists opened fire on unarmed Hindu tourists. Shubham, according to eyewitness accounts shared with the family, stood in front of the attackers without fear and declared his identity – 'I am a Hindu." He was shot point-blank in the head. 'He took the first bullet, but saved many lives," said his father. 'His courage was not ordinary – it was heroic. His presence of mind gave others those crucial few seconds to run and survive," his father said. During his address in Kanpur later in the day, Prime Minister Modi referred to the incident and said, 'In the cowardly attack in Pahalgam, our son from Kanpur, Shubham Dwivedi, became a victim of brutality," the PM said. 'But the pain and fury of our daughters like Alshanya (Shubham's wife) has echoed in the form of 'Operation Sindoor'. The world has seen that fury," the PM further said during his address. The Prime Minister said that the military operation, launched on 7 May across the Line of Control in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, had devastated terrorist hideouts deep within enemy territory. 'We entered their homes, hundreds of miles inside, and destroyed the breeding grounds of terror," he said. 'Our army's valour compelled the Pakistani forces to beg for a ceasefire. But I want to make it clear – the enemy who was begging during Operation Sindoor should not be under any illusion. The operation is not over yet." #WATCH | Kanpur, UP: After meeting PM Modi, Wife of Shubham Dwivedi, who lost his life in #PahalgamTerroristAttack, Aishanya Dwivedi says, 'PM Modi said that the entire nation and the government are standing with us. He offered his condolences…PM Modi was very sad…PM Modi… — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2025 CALL FOR MARTYR STATUS? Since the attack, the family has made only one request to the government – that Shubham be officially recognised as a martyr. However, on his demand, Shubham's father said that he met the PM just to express his gratitude for 'Operation Sindoor'. 'It was not a suitable time to raise the demand," he said. Initially, the Dwivedi family had raised the demand that Shubham's sacrifice should be honoured, for the sake of every Indian who believes in dharma and courage. Alshanya has been inconsolable since the tragedy. In her tearful exchange with the Prime Minister, she too thanked the PM for his visit and said those responsible should be punished. Shubham was cremated with full state honours on April 24 in his native village, an event attended by Uttar Pradesh cabinet ministers Yogendra Upadhyay and Rakesh Sachan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath later visited the Dwivedi home personally and promised 'every possible support" to the bereaved family. The attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepali tourist. The Dwivedis maintain that their son was targeted for his religious identity. 'This wasn't random violence," a family member explained. 'He was attacked because of his faith, and he embraced it even in his last breath. That is the spirit of Bharat." top videos View all SUPPORT ACROSS PARTY LINES On April 30, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also met the Dwivedi family and backed their demand to declare Shubham a martyr. For the family, however, their final hope lies with the Prime Minister. 'We trust Modiji," Sanjay said. 'He has seen pain and understands what it means to lose a son for the country." tags : Narendra Modi news18 specials Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack Location : Lucknow, India, India First Published: May 30, 2025, 18:05 IST News india Modiji Consoled Us Like Kin: Pahalgam Victim Shubham Dwivedi's Family On Their Meet With PM
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi meets family of Pahalgam attack victim Shubham Dwivedi in Kanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family of Shubham Dwivedi – one of the 26 victims killed in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam – at Chakeri Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Saurabh Dwivedi, Shubham's cousin, described it as 'a very emotional meeting.' 'All the family members started crying when they met Modi,' PTI news agency quoted Saurabh Dwivedi. Shubham, 31, had tied the knot just on February 12, just weeks before falling victim to the terror strike. Earlier, on May 24, Shubham's relatives had expressed their intention to meet PM Modi in Kanpur with the help of MP Ramesh Awasthi. 'We requested our Honourable Parliamentarian, Ramesh Awasthi, that kindly allow us to meet PM Modi on his scheduled visit to Kanpur on 30th May. Awasthi not only assured us of his full support but also immediately wrote a letter to the Prime Minister, requesting that he meet with us. Yesterday, we learned through the media that the Prime Minister will indeed be meeting our family during his visit to Kanpur. This news brought us a great sense of relief and hope. We had faith that the Honourable Prime Minister, who deeply respects the sacrifices made for the nation, would acknowledge our plea,' he said. Shubham Dwivedi was in Pahalgam with his wife and sister-in-law when terrorists attacked unarmed tourists. He was shot in the head and died instantly. His wife has appealed for national recognition of his sacrifice. 'I only have one hope -- that Shubham is given the status of a martyr. The Honourable Prime Minister is coming to meet us on the 30th, and I believe he will speak with us about this. I truly hope that during his visit to pay tribute to Shubham, he will officially recognise his sacrifice. It would mean everything to me if, on that day, my husband is honoured as a martyr,' she said. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In response to further Pakistani aggression, the Indian Armed Forces launched heavy strikes, including on Pakistani airbases. Military action was paused after a call from Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart, during which both sides agreed to cease operations. (With PTI, ANI inputs)
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kanpur gears up to welcome PM Modi, SPG team assesses security preps
Kanpur: The preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's April 24 visit are in full swing in the city. The SPG conducted a coordination session with police personnel, providing security-related directives for the PM's visit. The Bharatiya Janata Party state president Bhupendra Chaudhary and other party functionaries reviewed the arrangements of the public meeting venue in a meeting held on Monday evening. PM Modi is scheduled to stay for about 2 hours and 15 minutes in Kanpur on Thursday. However, the administration's planned Metro journey remains unconfirmed. The second Metro section might be inaugurated directly from the public meeting platform, with final protocols pending confirmation. As per the itinerary received so far, PM Modi will arrive at Chakeri Airport at 2:40pm, and his chopper will land at CSA helipad at 3:10pm. He will then address the public meeting, planned from 3:15pm to 4:15pm, and will also inaugurate development projects from there. His departure from the helipad to Chakeri Airport is set for 4:25pm, with return scheduled at 4:55pm. From the public meeting venue, PM Modi will officiate eleven projects worth Rs 20,656 crore. Five helipads have been made at the CSA University including three near the vice-chancellor's office and two near the sports ground meeting venue. Parking arrangements have been made at the CSA campus to accommodate 1,000 cars and 500 buses, with an additional parking at HBTU and the medical college premises. Multiple LED screens have also been installed across the venue and a proper barricading has been arranged for crowd management. Local police forces have established multiple security checkpoints around the university premises. The police are working in close coordination with the SPG team to implement a comprehensive security protocol. proper arrangements for water supply and medical facilities have been also made at the strategic locations throughout the venue. Several ambulances will be stationed on standby, and medical teams will be present to handle any emergencies. Separate enclosures have been designated for VIPs, media personnel, and the general public. As per the traffic management plans finalised for April 24, several roads leading to the CSA University will have restricted access during the event. The police have identified alternative routes to manage regular city traffic and special arrangements have been made for emergency vehicles to ensure unhindered movement. Additional staff has been deployed to manage the crowd with help desks to assist the visitors. The entire venue will be under CCTV surveillance, with a central control room for monitoring. Meanwhile, the local BJP workers are busy mobilising party supporters from neighbouring districts. Transportation and refreshments are being arranged for attendees. The university authorities have put the regular academic activities on hold on April 24 and have declared a holiday while special passes have been issued for essential staff needed during the event.
