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Rahul Gandhi made a compassionate visit to Poonch, reaching out to families affected by recent cross-border violence. He met with grieving parents and spoke with students, offering words of encouragement and hope. The Congress leader emphasized the importance of resilience and education in challenging times. His visit aimed to draw national attention to the ongoing struggles of border communities.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Consoles Poonch Families After Cross-Border Shelling

  • Rahul Gandhi meets families impacted by cross-border shelling
  • Visits Christian Missionary School to support students
  • Highlights human cost of border tensions
  • Expresses solidarity with Poonch residents
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Rahul Gandhi goes door-to-door in Poonch, advises students to study hard

Rahul Gandhi visits Poonch, meets families affected by border violence, encourages students to stay resilient amid challenging times

"You've seen a little bit of danger, but don't worry, everything will be back to normal. - Rahul Gandhi"

Jammu, May 24

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, hoped on Saturday that the situation would soon return to normal in J&K's Poonch border district while he advised students to study harder to prove their resolve to face the adversity.

LoP Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch and met families affected by cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops earlier this month.

During an emotional interaction, LoP Rahul Gandhi offered his condolences and reassured the families that they would receive support.

LoP Rahul Gandhi also visited a local school, where he spoke to students, encouraging them to remain strong and focus on their futures.

Interacting with students of the Christian Missionary School, LoP Rahul Gandhi said: "You've seen a little bit of danger, but don't worry, everything will be back to normal. Your way of responding to this problem should be that you study hard, you play really hard, and you make a lot of friends in school. Will you do that?"

LoP Rahul Gandhi also expressed regret that the two students had died in the shelling.

He told reporters that the people of Poonch have asked me to highlight their problem at the national level, adding that the losses in Poonch are huge.

This is LoP Rahul Gandhi's second visit to J&K since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives of 25 tourists and a local.

Rahul arrived in the area on Saturday morning and went on a door-to-door visit to homes damaged during the shelling between May 8 and 10.

He interacted with residents and inspected the extent of the damage. He arrived in Jammu earlier that day and travelled to Poonch to show solidarity with the grieving families.

In Poonch, he met with the parents of 12-year-old twin siblings, Zoya and Zain, who lost their lives in the shelling.

LoP Rahul Gandhi stated that the visit aimed to "stand by the victims of Pakistani aggression" and to highlight the human cost of ongoing hostilities.

This is the second visit by the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha to the Union Territory since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists.

LoP Rahul Gandhi visited Srinagar on April 25 to meet those injured in the terror attack. He had also met Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, chief minister Omar Abdullah and several stakeholders.

Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said LoP Rahul Gandhi visited shell-hit structures, including a gurdwara, a temple, a madrassa and the Christian Missionary School.

"He is the first national leader to reach out to the affected population to express his solidarity and share their pain," he said.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
It's good to see leaders visiting border areas, but I wish all parties would unite when it comes to national security. Instead of photo ops, we need concrete action against cross-border terrorism. The children's deaths are heartbreaking 💔
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Priya M.
His message to students is so important! In difficult times, education is our strongest weapon. More leaders should visit border areas to understand ground realities. Hope the government takes note of the damage and provides proper compensation.
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Amit S.
Why only visit after incidents? Political leaders should have regular engagement with border communities. The people of Poonch have shown remarkable resilience - they deserve more than just sympathy visits.
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Sunita R.
Emotional to read about the twin siblings 😢 No parent should lose children this way. While political visits are important, we need stronger border infrastructure and better early warning systems to protect our citizens.
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Vikram J.
Notice how he visited places of worship of all communities? This is the real secular India we need to preserve. The border situation is complex, but at least someone is showing these families they're not forgotten.
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Neha T.
The advice to students is golden! "Study hard, play hard" - perfect message for youth in conflict zones. But I hope this isn't just optics. Follow-up is needed to ensure schools get proper shelters and security.

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