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Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch to meet students and families affected by Pakistan’s cross-border shelling. He reassured children to focus on studies and play despite the traumatic situation. The Congress leader also toured damaged civilian areas and a gurudwara, pledging to highlight their struggles nationally. JKPCC stated Poonch remains the worst-hit region in recent shelling incidents.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Visits Poonch Students Affected by Pakistan Shelling

  • Rahul Gandhi consoles students after cross-border shelling
  • Visits affected families and gurudwara in Poonch
  • Vows to raise issues at national level
  • JKPCC calls Poonch worst-hit by Pakistan firing
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Don't worry, everything will come back to normal: Rahul Gandhi interacts with students in Poonch affected by cross-border shelling

Rahul Gandhi reassures Poonch students after Pakistan shelling, vows to raise their issues nationally while visiting affected families and gurudwara.

"Don’t worry, everything will come back to normal. Study and play hard. – Rahul Gandhi"

Poonch, May 24

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited a school in Poonch and interacted with the students affected by Pakistan's cross-border shelling.

Gandhi told the students that their way of responding to this problem should be to study and play really hard.

"Now, you have seen danger and a little bit of a frightening situation, but don't worry, everything will come back to normal. Your way of responding to this problem should be to study and play really hard and make a lot of friends in school," the Congress MP said.

Gandhi also visited the civilian areas and the Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Poonch affected by the cross-border shelling by Pakistan.

The Lok Sabha LoP also posted on X about his visit, asserting that he will raise the people's demand and issues at the national level.

"Today I met the families of those who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling in Poonch. Broken houses, scattered belongings, moist eyes and painful stories of losing loved ones in every corner - these patriotic families bear the biggest burden of war with courage and dignity every time. Salute to their courage," he said.

"I stand strongly with the victim families - I will definitely raise their demands and issues at the national level," Rahul Gandhi said.

Earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hamid Karra said that Poonch district in the Union Territory was the worst affected by Pakistan's recent cross-border shelling.

Earlier, a five-member Trinamool Congress delegation on Thursday met with the families affected by Pakistani shelling in Poonch district, expressing solidarity with the families and reaffirming their commitment to humanity and peace.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see political leaders visiting border areas, but we need more concrete action than just assurances. Our jawans and border residents face this threat daily - where are the long-term solutions? 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear about the children affected by shelling. Education is important but so is their mental health - hope the government provides counseling services too. These kids are showing amazing courage!
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Amit S.
Why do our border residents have to live in constant fear? Pakistan needs to be held accountable internationally for targeting civilians. Strong diplomacy needed along with military response.
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Sunita R.
Appreciate Rahul Gandhi's visit but all parties should unite on border issues. Politics aside, we need to stand together for our border communities. They sacrifice so much for the nation.
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Vikram J.
The real heroes are the teachers continuing classes despite shelling threats. Salute to their dedication! 👏 Our education system in border areas needs more bunkers and safety infrastructure.
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Neha T.
While leaders visit after incidents, what about compensation and rehabilitation? Many families lose everything overnight. Need faster processing of relief funds and proper housing schemes.

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