Amarnath Yatra Will Be Conducted Successfully: Piyush Goyal Assures Amid Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout

In the wake of the fear assault in Pahalgam, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday condemned the assault vehemently whilst making sure that the Amarnath Yatra 2025, which starts on July 3, will continue as scheduled below complete safety protocols. Goyal additionally asserted that no pressure can derail Kashmir’s construction trajectory.

Addressing media individuals, Goyal talked concerning the solidity of the country and the dedication of the management to battle terror, announcing, “Tourism in Kashmir will soon resume, the Amarnath Yatra will be conducted smoothly, and no one can deviate Kashmir from its developmental journey.”

Registrations Begin Amid Security Preparations

Enrollments for this yr’s Yatra opened on April 15 at 533 branches of primary banks, together with SBI, PNB, J&Okay Bank, and Yes Bank. The 43-day pilgrimage might be performed throughout the Pahalgam (Anantnag) and Baltal (Ganderbal) routes and can conclude on August 9 (Raksha Bandhan).

India Has No Interest In Ties With A ‘Terrorist Nation’

Blaming Pakistan, Goyal reiterated India’s zero-tolerance coverage. “We have cancelled all Pakistani visas and ordered their nationals to leave. India will not engage in trade or diplomatic relations with a terrorist nation,” he stated.

National Security Response Intensifies

In reaction to the assault, which resulted within the deaths of 26 folks—25 Indians and 1 Nepali—India stepped up its army and diplomatic stance. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed through Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and withdrew SAARC visa exemptions. Pakistani High Commission personnel have been declared character non grata and asked to vacate the rustic inside of per week.

Goyal Echoes Vajpayee, Stands Firm On Terror

Goyal remembered the strains of then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee about cross-border terrorism and said, “This is the moment when the entire country unites to respond to such acts with strength. We did it after 26/11, and we did it post-Pulwama. We will identify, trace, and punish the terrorists and their backers.”

Army And Political Leadership Take Charge

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Srinagar to judge the protection state of affairs. An all-party assembly used to be additionally convened, Thursday, the place opposition leaders, together with Rahul Gandhi, needed cohesion and supported the federal government stance.

Condolences and Commitment

Condoling the sufferers, Goyal asserted, “There is outrage from Kargil to Kanyakumari. We pray for the departed souls, speedy recovery of the injured, and strength to the affected families. The nation stands united.”