Seven years on, the scars of the Pulwama attack remain raw, a grim reminder of the 40 CRPF jawans who perished in one of India’s darkest hours. From Delhi to the streets of Jammu and Kashmir, tributes pour in as leaders across the spectrum honor the ultimate sacrifice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone early morning with an emotional post on X. Remembering the February 14, 2019, tragedy, he praised the soldiers’ ‘loyalty, resolve, and selfless service’ that endures in national memory. Their bravery, he noted, empowers every citizen.
The suicide bombing by a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative on a convoy in Pulwama district not only shattered families but galvanized India’s anti-terror stance, leading to precision strikes on terror camps.
Key BJP figures amplified the message. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Agriculture Minister, called the martyrdom a call to arms: united against terror with zero tolerance, India vows total elimination.
Ramdas Athawale labeled it a ‘cowardly assault,’ saluting the heroes whose valor signals unbreakable Indian might.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath reinforced this, viewing the sacrifice as an eternal motivator to crush terrorism at its roots.
In a rare show of unity, opposition voices rose too. Mallikarjun Kharge of Congress bowed to the ‘valiant soldiers,’ their ‘unyielding courage and devotion’ immortalized forever.
Veteran leader Sharad Pawar highlighted the military’s storied tradition of bravery that protects the motherland. ‘Deepest respects to Pulwama’s fallen guardians,’ he wrote.
Beyond social media, memorials and prayers echo nationwide. Schools, offices, and homes observe silence, reflecting on lessons learned. The 2019 attack reshaped security protocols, boosting intelligence and border vigilance.
Today’s remembrances reaffirm India’s steel resolve. Political rivalries fade before national pride, as all vow to honor the jawans by building a terror-free future. Their blood waters the soil of determination, ensuring no sacrifice goes in vain.