Category: Social Sciences Other
Author: Naga Rishika
Grade: 9th
Publish Date: Dec. 14, 2025, 1:50 p.m.
Description: This opinion piece argues that “peace” has lost its real meaning in today’s world, using the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack as its emotional and political core. Through vivid imagery and personal stories of the victims, the article highlights how innocent civilians, sacred spaces, and long-standing hopes for harmony have been shattered by hatred and violence. It traces the attack’s wider consequences—India’s military response, the breakdown of historic treaties, and the deepening fear among border communities—while emphasizing the human cost often ignored in geopolitical debates. Ultimately, the piece questions whether peace still exists beyond rhetoric, yet cautiously suggests that despite broken trust and lingering trauma, the possibility of peace should not be abandoned entirely.
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