Press : Shri Rajnath Singh on cross border terrorism

Statement by BJP National President
Shri Rajnath Singh on cross border terrorism

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly condemns Pakistan Parliament's resolution pertaining to the hanging of Afzal Guru as it is brazen act of interference in India’s internal affairs. Pakistan has crossed all boundaries in its diplomatic dealings with India. The BJP firmly believes that almost all terrorist activities in India are sponsored by Pakistan and by adopting a resolution on Afzal Guru in the National Assembly; Pakistan has given its stamp of approval on its association with terrorist groups.

Unfortunately the incumbent Government at the Centre has no action plan or firm conviction to fight against terrorism. The BJP has given its full support to the government if it takes strong steps to counter terrorist activities from Pakistan but the government has disappointed us and the people of this country. The UPA government has expended and its energy targeting the BJP and giving little attention to safeguard the country from terrorism.

A series of events from beheading of Indian soldiers, blasts in Hyderabad and attack on CRPF camp in Srinagar have exposed the UPA Government’s inability to deal with cross border terrorism.No concrete action has been taken by the UPA government to prevent our cities and people from these terrorists.

The BJP demands that India’s diplomatic relations with Pakistan should be immediately scaled down in the wake of fidayeen attacks in Srinagar. Unless Pakistan abides by its commitment given to us in January 2004 that no terrorist activities against India would be carried out on its soil, the Centre should also suspend the on-going Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) for the time being.

If Pakistan does not stop its support to terrorists then India should also recall its High Commissioner in Islamabad. The UPA Government’s policy of mollycoddling Pakistan has emboldened terrorists and other anti-India forces.The terrorists have galvanised their groups and this situation could get worse in 2014 after the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan.

The BJP believes that to maintain peace in the region, having an army capable of facing emerging challenges is a must. The UPA Government should focus on strengthening India’s military power by increasing its numbers and rapid modernization of forces. Durable peace can be maintained only from a position of strength not from a position of weakness.

Keeping Pakistan Parliament resolution in mind the BJP appeals to the government to condemn this act by adopting a consensus resolution in Indian Parliament and reaffirm its will to fight against terror. This resolution should be moved by the Prime Minister himself.

It is high time the government should take a tough stand against terrorism by putting pressure on Pakistan to mend its ways. If the UPA fails to apply its diplomatic skills these Pakistan sponsored terrorists will continue inflicting wounds on India.

(O.P. KOHLI)
Headquarter Incharge