Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Rahul Gandhi met with Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah and visited victims in Srinagar, emphasizing the need for national unity against divisive forces. He assured full support from the Congress party to both state and central governments. Gandhi also attended an all-party meeting, condemning the attack and backing government measures against terrorism.
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