Javed Akhtar says harassing Kashmiris after Pahalgam attack 'confirms Pakistan’s propaganda'

National: Speaking at a FICCI event in Delhi, Javed Akhtar criticised the false claims of those attacking Kashmiris after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Speaking at a FICCI event in Delhi, Javed Akhtar was seen talking about the tensions with Pakistan. Javed said, “Every government in this country, whether it’s the Congress or the BJP, has tried to establish peace. Even Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji went to Pakistan. But what did they do? They washed the place he visited. Is that what they call friendship? How are we supposed to talk to Pakistan when they didn’t even accept the dead bodies of their own soldiers from the Kargil war?”

The Pahalgam attacks have sparked backlash against Kashmiris across India, including an incident where Kashmiri shawl sellers were attacked, prompting several vendors to flee the town. Emphasising that '99% of Kashmiris are loyal to India', Javed added, “To those who harass Kashmiris in places like Mussoorie or any other part of India, you are only validating and confirming Pakistan’s propaganda."

Come what may , what ever the cost , what ever the repercussions, the terrorists of Pelham can not be allowed to get away . These mass murderers have to pay with their lives for their inhuman deeds .

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 23, 2025

This isn't the veteran screenwriter's first reaction after the Pahalgam terror attack. On Wednesday, he took to X (formerly Twitter) and spoke out against the terror attack that has left the country grieving. He wrote, "Come what may, whatever the cost, whatever the repercussions, the terrorists of Pahalgam cannot be allowed to get away. These mass murderers have to pay with their lives for their inhuman deeds."

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