The bomb blasts in Delhi on the eve of a major festival are again reminder that India is still high on the terrorists agenda. The ability of terrorists to strike at will in the National Capital, particularly when security is normally tightened during the festival season is a cause for worry.
The Prime Minister is right when he says that terrorism will never defeat India. But will India defeat terrorism. India is concerned at the huge loss of lives at the hand of the terrorists. If India has to defeat terrorism, it cannot be by words alone. Our national resolve to fight terror must be apparent in our action and our policy. Soft borders facilitating illegal infiltration both on the eastern and western borders result in India being a soft target and a soft state. Repeal of POTA has also sent an encouraging signal to terrorists. How else would so many lives be lost in the National Capital during a tighten security period?
Today is an opportunity for all of us to strengthen our national resolve to fight terror. This must be reflected in our national policy. The whole country stands together and united to preserve our integrity to defeat terrorists.
The Prime Minister is right when he says that terrorism will never defeat India. But will India defeat terrorism. India is concerned at the huge loss of lives at the hand of the terrorists. If India has to defeat terrorism, it cannot be by words alone. Our national resolve to fight terror must be apparent in our action and our policy. Soft borders facilitating illegal infiltration both on the eastern and western borders result in India being a soft target and a soft state. Repeal of POTA has also sent an encouraging signal to terrorists. How else would so many lives be lost in the National Capital during a tighten security period?
Today is an opportunity for all of us to strengthen our national resolve to fight terror. This must be reflected in our national policy. The whole country stands together and united to preserve our integrity to defeat terrorists.
( Shyam Jaju )
Office Secretary
Office Secretary
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