- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 01 May 2025 03:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rajinikanth has finally reacted to the deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack which claimed the lives of 26 civilians in the Baisaran Valley of J&K. Not only this, several civilians were also injured during the attack. The South megastar who attended day 1 of the Waves Summit 2025, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mumbai’s Jio Convention Centre, talked about the terror attack and called it ‘barbaric and merciless’.
Rajinikanth said at the event, “I was confident that this event would definitely happen because of my confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. PM Modi is a fighter. He will meet any challenge. He has proven it and we have been seeing it in the last decade.”
About Pahalgam Terror Attack: On April 22, 2025, five armed militants near Pahalgam in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu males. The incident took place at the Baisaran valley, considered as one of the main tourist spots in J&K. The attack has now intensified tension between India and Pakistan.
Post the attack, India accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism. India has now suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled Pakistani diplomats and closed its borders. In response, Pakistan denied the accusations and suspended the Simla Agreement, restricting trade and closing its airspace. The situation further deteriorated with border skirmishes breaking out between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Line of Control on April 24, 2025.
Waves Summit 2025
The summit aims to showcase India's spiritual legacy while supporting the creator economy. It is organised by the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” reads the tagline. According to PMO, WAVES 2025 will host participants from over 90 countries, including more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies and 350+ startups. It will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses.
