Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has shared poignant reflections on the legacy of Partition as a reminder of the stakes for India. Reacting to a viral post by entrepreneur Prakash Dadlani, Vembu highlighted the enduring trauma of displacement and communal violence, drawing parallels between historical events and present-day security challenges.
Pahalgam attack: What Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said
Vembu’s remarks emphasised the importance of safeguarding India’s unity and resilience. “These terrorist attacks are a reminder of what is at stake for us,” he wrote, recalling stories from Sindhi Hindus, Bengali friends, and Kashmiri Pandits who experienced displacement and violence.
“I have met many Sindhi Hindus living in the US who told me the same thing Prakash-ji says below about his family’s experience of partition. I have heard the same thing from Bengali friends. We have the experience of Kashmiri pandits in living memory. All this should give us the resolve to make sure it never happens in our nation again. These terrorist attacks are a reminder of what is at stake for us,” Vembu posted on X.
The Pahalgam terror attack
The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, stands as one of the deadliest assaults in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, claiming 28 lives and leaving over 20 injured. The tragedy unfolded in the serene Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist destination, where militants targeted visitors based on their faith, forcing them to recite religious verses before opening fire. The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate, claimed responsibility for the attack, which has drawn widespread condemnation from global leaders and civil society. This horrific incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.
