THANE: NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday backed the Congress’ demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and said this would send out the message that the country is united.

Addressing a press conference after attending the consecration ceremony at a ‘Tulja Bhavani’ temple here, Pawar called the massacre of tourists in Kashmir an attack on the country and said he will support the Centre in whatever steps it takes in this matter.

“Some of our colleagues have made the demand (for a special session of Parliament). The entire country is united on this issue. All parties and Parliament are united. A special session (on Pahalgam) would be useful to send this message to the world,” Pawar said