In response to the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed the lives of over two dozen civilians, the Congress party has called an emergency meeting of its top decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), on Thursday.

The meeting will be held at the party’s former headquarters at 24 Akbar Road in New Delhi, as announced by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on social media platform X.

Tuesday’s attack unfolded in the scenic Baisaran Valley, where heavily armed terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on a group of tourists, killing 26 and injuring many others. The attack has triggered national outrage and mourning.

Senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, strongly condemned the attack, calling it “heartbreaking” and “extremely condemnable.” They expressed solidarity with the families of the victims and demanded justice.

KC Venugopal, who reached Srinagar on Wednesday to pay homage to the victims, stated, “We must stand united, not only in mourning but also in our unflinching resolve against violence, against terror. My heartfelt prayers are with the bereaved families. India will never forget.”

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi echoed these sentiments, asserting that the victims’ families deserve “full justice and our fullest support.”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also issued a stern statement condemning the attack: “The perpetrators of this heinous terror attack must not go unpunished. The innocent victims must get justice.”

Kharge further urged a united political approach, stating, “Unity in action, in the wake of adversity, is the need of the hour. This cross-border terror attack should be responded to with an adequate and resolute reply. The government must consult with all political parties to ensure security in Jammu and Kashmir and safeguard the lives of tourists.”