BJP’s Wrong Policies Blamed for Security Lapses in Jammu and Kashmir

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition and a Congress MP, has strongly criticized the BJP-led NDA government for the repeated security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir. On July 16, he took to social media to express his condolences to the families of four Indian Army personnel who lost their lives in a terrorist encounter in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter resulted in the death of a major and three other soldiers.

Gandhi’s post on X (formerly Twitter) began by paying tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives and expressing his deepest condolences to their families. He described the situation as “extremely sad and worrying” and stated that the continuous terrorist attacks are revealing the present situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He further emphasized that the soldiers and their families are bearing the brunt of the BJP’s wrong policies.

The Congress leader demanded that the government should take full responsibility for the repeated security lapses and take strict action against the culprits. He also urged every patriotic Indian to demand the same. Gandhi’s post read, “Today, our soldiers lost their lives in another terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. I pay my humble tribute to them and express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Such horrific incidents happening one after the other is extremely sad and worrying. These continuous terrorist attacks are revealing the present situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Our soldiers and their families are bearing the brunt of the BJP’s wrong policies. Every patriotic Indian demands that the government should take full responsibility for the repeated security lapses and take strict action against the culprits.”

In a separate post, the Congress party launched a scathing attack on the Central government, captioning it ‘Modi’s Report Card’. The graphic post highlighted that within 38 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term, nine terrorist attacks have already taken place. The post also mentioned that 12 soldiers were killed, 13 soldiers and 44 civilians were injured, and 10 civilians lost their lives during these recent terrorist attacks.

The Congress party also condoled the loss of lives of the soldiers, stating, “Four of our soldiers have been martyred in the terrorist encounter in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.” The party offered condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers.

Party President Mallikarjun Kharge also posted on X, stating, “Our heart goes out to the families of our bravehearts, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of Bharat Mata. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured, and we wish them a speedy and complete recovery.”

This incident has once again raised questions about the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the effectiveness of the government’s policies in tackling terrorism. The Congress party’s criticism of the government’s handling of the situation is likely to fuel the ongoing political debate in the country.

Historical Context:

The region of Jammu and Kashmir has been a sensitive and disputed area between India and Pakistan since the partition of India in 1947. The Kashmir conflict has been ongoing for decades, with both countries claiming sovereignty over the region. The Indian government has been accused of human rights abuses and military repression in the region, while Pakistan has been accused of supporting militant groups and terrorist activities. The situation has led to numerous terrorist attacks, protests, and clashes between Indian security forces and separatist groups.

In recent years, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has deteriorated further, with the Indian government imposing a lockdown and communication blackout in the region in August 2019, following the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to the region. The move was seen as a bid to integrate the region more closely with the rest of India, but it has been met with widespread protests and violence.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition and Congress MP, has criticized the BJP-led NDA government for repeated security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir. • Four Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a terrorist encounter in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Gandhi’s condolences to the families. • Gandhi blamed the government’s “wrong policies” for the security lapses and demanded that the government take full responsibility and take strict action against the culprits. • The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the Central government, highlighting nine terrorist attacks in 38 days, resulting in 12 soldier deaths, 13 injuries, and 10 civilian deaths. • Party President Mallikarjun Kharge offered condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. • The incident has raised questions about the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the effectiveness of the government’s policies in tackling terrorism. • The Congress party’s criticism is likely to fuel the ongoing political debate in the country.