Jammu, April 22: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the country has not forgotten those who had dared to cast a covetous eye on the sindoor of mothers and sisters.

After inaugurating Eveready Industries India Limited’s new industrial unit in Samba, Lieutenant Governor paid homage to all the civilians who were martyred in the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22nd April last year.
“We have not forgotten those who had dared to cast a covetous eye on our mothers’ and sisters’ Sindoor,” he said.
"I also recall the brave soldiers of Operation Sindoor, who had avenged every single tear. Today, the inauguration of this new industrial unit in Jammu Kashmir is a clear and powerful declaration that India will neither halt nor pause, but will march forward on the path of development with renewed vigour and self confidence," he said.
Sinha said through today’s inauguration, “we have also sent a message to the whole world that while our neighbouring country continues to run factories of terrorism, India is building factories of progress and success.”
"Today we have told the world that while our neighbour’s factories churn out terrorists, India’s factories are engaged in nation building. We are also conveying that the economic potential, industrial energy and inclusive development of Jammu Kashmir are advancing with a new sense of pride," he said.
In a separate statement, Sinha paid tributes to the civilians who were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack last year.
"Humble tributes to the innocent souls who lost their lives in the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam on this day in 2025. Their memory endures indelibly in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with their families. We will not forget. We will not forgive. This is our solemn vow. India stands unified against terrorism. We pledge unwavering commitment and resolute determination to eradicate terrorism from the soil of Jammu Kashmir,” he said.