Kharge expressed deep sorrow over the attack, which targeted innocent tourists in Jammu-Kashmir around 2:30 PM. He strongly condemned the cowardly act and those responsible for it. "This attack is a direct assault on the unity and integrity of our nation," Kharge said, describing it as one of the most audacious acts of terrorism since the Chittisinghpura massacre in 2000.

Kharge mentioned that he had spoken with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to gather information about the incident. Shah informed him that decisive action would be taken in the affected area. The Congress Working Committee is set to meet on April 24 in New Delhi to discuss the attack.

Stressing that this is not the time for partisan politics, Kharge called for collective action to ensure justice for the victims and their families. "We must stand united with the government to fight against terrorism and protect the country's unity and integrity," he said. Kharge further urged the government to use all its resources to track down the terrorists, emphasizing the need to restore tourists' confidence in Jammu and Kashmir's security arrangements.