Shah is likely to visit J-K tomorrow (May 30), and it will be his first visit to the Union Territory’s affected areas in Pakistan shelling.
In his letter, Gandhi mentioned that he himself recently visited Poonch where 14 persons, including four children, were “tragically” killed and dozens injured in Pakistani shelling.
Gandhi also stated in his letter to the PM that several victims have told him that their “years of hard work were wasted in one stroke”.
He further said that he urges the government to prepare a “concrete and generous relief and rehabilitation package” for Poonch and all other areas affected by Pakistan’s shelling.
On May 24, Gandhi visited Poonch and met families affected by cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops earlier this month. During an emotional interaction, LoP Gandhi offered his condolences and reassured the families that they would receive support. Gandhi also visited a local school, where he spoke to students, encouraging them to remain strong and focus on their future.
During a visit to Christian Missionary School, Gandhi told students affected by recent shelling that normalcy would return, and encouraged them to focus on studying, playing, and building friendships. He also expressed his condolences for the two students killed in the shelling. Gandhi also said the residents of Poonch urged him to bring their concerns to the national level, emphasising the significant losses the region has suffered.
This was the second visit of LoP Gandhi to J-K since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
