Says “BJP Chief Says “no more shutdowns in valley, terrorism limited to foreign infiltrators only”
New Delhi: Union Minister and BJP National President J P Nadda on Wednesday highlighted a significant decline in stone pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming they have dropped to zero since the abrogation of Article 370.
In his reply to debate on Operation Sindoor the Foreign Minister said that over 2,000 such incidents occurred between 2010 and 2014, while no incidents have been reported in the last three years. Nadda emphasized that the Kashmir Valley has remained operational without shutdowns in recent years. He attributed the improved security situation to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, stating that terrorism in the region is now primarily linked to foreign elements, with the average lifespan of a terrorist reduced to seven days. Nadda credited strong political decisions for this change, contrasting the current approach with past administrations that lacked the political will to confront Pakistan. Nadda referenced the Indian Army’s surgical strikes following the Uri terror attack as a pivotal moment, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister publicly vowed to hold perpetrators accountable. He criticized the previous UPA government for inaction during multiple terror attacks, citing incidents such as the 2005 Delhi blasts and the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, and pointed out that confidence-building measures were pursued despite ongoing violence. In response to opposition criticism regarding the Pahalgam incident, Nadda urged critics to reflect on their own record, noting that during their tenure, numerous blasts occurred without effective action taken against terrorism. He also mentioned that the UPA government failed to address the 2008 Mumbai attacks at the 2009 SCO Summit, highlighting a perceived lack of accountability and pressure on Pakistan during their administration.
