<p>Bengaluru: A day after the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir resulted in 28 deaths, mainly Hindu tourists, the incident has drawn widespread condemnation from BJP leaders in the state on Wednesday.</p><p>Former Deputy Chief Minister Dr Ashwath Narayan denounced the attack as “religion-based atrocity” and blamed Pakistan for instigating unrest.</p><p>Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Assembly Ashoka asserted that the Centre, under PM Modi, would respond decisively. Former minister Ravi said the attack showed the terrorists’ “demonic mindset and no respect for human life.”</p><p>Calling for national unity, both Narayan and Ashoka announced condolence meetings and candlelight marches across the state with members wearing black badges condemning the attack.</p>.Indian athletes condemn Pahalgam terror attack, some demand end of sporting ties with Pakistan.<p>Ashoka alleged that the terrorists targeted and killed only Hindus. “Locals have supported this as sleeper cells. There are sleeper cells in our state and Bengaluru too. A racket exists in our state to provide voter IDs to terrorists when they arrive. This is a warning bell for Hindus.</p><p>Speaking to reporters separately, Ravi condemned the targeting of non-Muslim tourists, stating that terrorists checked victims’ names and religions before killing them.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: A day after the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir resulted in 28 deaths, mainly Hindu tourists, the incident has drawn widespread condemnation from BJP leaders in the state on Wednesday.</p><p>Former Deputy Chief Minister Dr Ashwath Narayan denounced the attack as “religion-based atrocity” and blamed Pakistan for instigating unrest.</p><p>Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Assembly Ashoka asserted that the Centre, under PM Modi, would respond decisively. Former minister Ravi said the attack showed the terrorists’ “demonic mindset and no respect for human life.”</p><p>Calling for national unity, both Narayan and Ashoka announced condolence meetings and candlelight marches across the state with members wearing black badges condemning the attack.</p>.Indian athletes condemn Pahalgam terror attack, some demand end of sporting ties with Pakistan.<p>Ashoka alleged that the terrorists targeted and killed only Hindus. “Locals have supported this as sleeper cells. There are sleeper cells in our state and Bengaluru too. A racket exists in our state to provide voter IDs to terrorists when they arrive. This is a warning bell for Hindus.</p><p>Speaking to reporters separately, Ravi condemned the targeting of non-Muslim tourists, stating that terrorists checked victims’ names and religions before killing them.</p>
