Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference party, marked the anniversary of the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a significant setback for Jammu and Kashmir. During a party function in South Kashmir, he paid tribute to the 26 victims, including tourists and a local guide, who were killed by militants from the Lashkar-e-Taiba at Baisaran meadows. Abdullah highlighted the bravery of a young man who confronted the attackers. In response, the BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit also honored the victims, with spokesman Altaf Thakur describing the day as a painful reminder of terrorism's human cost. He noted that the government's Operation Sindoor swiftly identified and eliminated the attackers, reinforcing the commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. This anniversary serves as a moment for reflection and a renewed determination to combat such acts of violence.