In the lead-up to the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, opposition leaders and families of Pahalgam terror attack victims have voiced strong objections, viewing the match as an affront to national sentiments and an insult to the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Uddhav Thackeray and others assert that ties with Pakistan should remain severed until terrorism ceases, urging a nationwide boycott of the game. Families of victims express deep anguish, emphasizing the insensitivity of playing so soon after the attack. This reflects a broader sentiment that India must not engage with a nation perceived as a terror state, reinforcing the country’s commitment to combating terrorism.