Says “Govt committed to safety of every citizen; politicising incident unacceptable”
New Delhi: Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday condemned the assassination attempt attack on National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, describing it as a “matter of grave concern” and assuring that a thorough investigation will be carried out.
Addressing the Upper House of Parliament, Nadda said the Government of India is taking the incident very seriously and that the accused, who has already been taken into custody, will be investigated in detail.
“The incident that took place last night involving senior leader of Jammu and Kashmir and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah is a matter of great concern. The government is serious about this matter,” Nadda said.
He said that authorities will examine all aspects of the case, including the intentions and possible plans of the accused, so that such incidents do not occur again in the future.
“The accused has been arrested and his plans and motives will be investigated thoroughly. Necessary enquiries will be completed and appropriate action will be taken,” he said.
Nadda also stressed that the safety of citizens, including senior political leaders, remains a priority for the government.
“The Government of India is concerned about the life and safety of every citizen. As far as the security of Farooq Abdullah is concerned, all necessary investigations and measures will certainly be taken,” he said.
The BJP leader also cautioned against politicising the incident, saying that giving the issue a political angle would be inappropriate.
“It is not right to look at everything from a political point of view and give it a political angle,” he said, responding to allegations raised by opposition leaders in the House.
Nadda said accusations suggesting that the government had any role in the incident were baseless and unfortunate.
He further said that the government remains committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring security for all citizens across the country
