New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the victims on Wednesday. pahalgam terrorist attack On the first anniversary of the incident.A social media post on Twitter said India would “never forget” their sacrifice and would “never forgive” those responsible.Through a post on Twitter, Rahul Gandhi said, “The memories of the lives of those innocent people brutally snatched still shake our hearts. The grief of the families of the martyrs is the grief of all of us. The martyrdom of those sons of the country will always be indelibly imprinted in the soul of India. The entire country has always been, is and will remain united against terrorism and violence.”He said, “India will never bow before the forces that spread hatred and fear – we will stand against them with even greater strength, unity and resolve.”Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims and said, “Remembering the innocent lives lost in the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the bereaved families as they grapple with this loss.”He said, “As a nation, we are united in grief and resolve. India will never succumb to any form of terrorism. The nefarious designs of terrorists will never succeed.”Also read: PM Modi pays tribute to Pahalgam victims on their first anniversaryPakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba had carried out a deadly attack in Pahalgam on this day last year, killing 26 people, most of whom were tourists from across India.In response, India launched Operation Sindoor On May 7, 2025, attacks were carried out on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). Indian armed forces targeted several launchpads associated with groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen, significantly degrading their operational capabilities.The operation drew retaliation from Pakistan, including drone infiltration and cross-border shelling, triggering a brief but intense four-day military escalation. Indian forces responded with precision strikes, reportedly targeting key radar installations in areas near Lahore and Gujranwala.Hostilities subsided on 10 May, when both sides agreed to a ceasefire following communications between their respective Director Generals of Military Operations.