‘Misinterpreted’: Vadra clarifies on Pahalgam terror remarks

Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, on Monday issued a clarification regarding his recent remarks on the Pahalgam terrorist attack that left 26 persons dead and at least 20 injured. In a Facebook post, Vadra said people had “misinterpreted" his intentions.

Vadra had earlier said the Pahalgam terrorists killed people after checking their IDs, “because they think that Muslims are being suppressed".

In a social media post, Vadra said,"My intentions have been misinterpreted. I am committed to clarifying myself with honesty, transparency and respect. I decided to wait in silence for a few days, but this should not be construed as silence, indifference or lack of patriotism. In fact, it is because of my deep love for my country, my deep respect for truth and my commitment to dedication that I took the time to reflect before speaking."

He added, “I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that took the lives of innocent people and shattered their families. I stand with India and will always do so. There is no argument — political, religious or ideological — that can be used to stop this attack. Violence against innocent and unarmed people cannot be condoned."

Also, he called terrorism an “attack on the soul of humanity" and said “no reason or logic" could justify killing innocent people.

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