Vijay Deverakonda Speaks Out After Pahalgam Attack: ‘Kashmir Belongs to India’
Vijay Deverakonda Condemns Pahalgam Attack
Actor Vijay Deverakonda didn’t mince words recently when addressing the tension between India and Pakistan following the tragic attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. At the pre-release event for Suriya’s film ‘Retro’ in Hyderabad, he urged Indians to stand united against Pakistan, saying the country ‘can’t even look after their own.’
‘Education is the Solution’
Deverakonda spoke about the issue of terrorism, calling it a matter of ‘brainwashed’ individuals. He believes education is the key to tackling the problem. He said in both Telugu and English, ‘The solution to what is happening in Kashmir is also to educate them and ensure they don’t get brainwashed. What will they achieve? Kashmir belongs to India, and Kashmiris are ours. Two years ago, I shot for ‘Kushi’ in Kashmir. I have such good memories with them (the locals).’
Direct Criticism of Pakistan
The ‘Arjun Reddy’ star went further, directly criticizing Pakistan. He said India doesn’t need to ‘attack’ Pakistan because its own people are already unhappy with their government. He added, ‘Pakistan can’t even look after their own, who don’t have proper electricity and water. What do they want to do here? India doesn’t even need to attack Pakistan because Pakistanis themselves are fed up with their government and will attack them if this continues. They behave like tribals did 500 years ago with the way they fight.'”
Deverakonda concluded his remarks with a message of unity and love, emphasizing the importance of education and progress.
Mixed Reactions Online
Deverakonda’s strong words have sparked a range of reactions on social media. Some users praised him for his boldness, while others criticized his comments.
Remembering the Victims
The Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22, tragically resulted in the deaths of 26 people. Vijay Deverakonda, like many other celebrities, expressed condolences to the victims and their families.
‘Retro’ Release Date
Meanwhile, Suriya’s film ‘Retro,’ which Deverakonda was promoting, is scheduled for release in theaters on May 1.
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