Jairam Vows Revenge for Pahalgam Attack at Thoda Mela

Shimla, April 26 – Former CM and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack during his address at the state-level *Thoda Mela* held in Kharar, Theog. He asserted that the terrorists responsible would be hunted down even from the depths of the earth and annihilated. He praised PM Modi and HM Amit Shah for their swift and bold response, including the cancellation of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that Pakistan will suffer severely – even struggling for a drop of water.

Calling the attackers enemies of humanity, Thakur stated that India stands united in demanding strictest action. He also emphasized that *Thoda* – an ancient traditional archery-based martial art – symbolizes India’s rich cultural legacy and should receive recognition on national and international platforms.

He highlighted Thoda’s deep roots in epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, and lauded its multi-disciplinary format, blending combat, dance, music, and storytelling. He congratulated the organizers and assured efforts to promote the sport globally.