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The Congress party today slammed Modi led NDA government for mishandling of terror attack at Pathankot airbase. It questioned the approach of Narendra Modi government on Pakistan.
Mr Shinde said the government should have shut down all movements from airbase immediately after receiving intelligence inputs. He also lauded the work of armed forces for their prompt action in combing operation.
Congress leader and former home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde also raised questions over the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Pakistan, and demanded that all discussions between the two Prime Ministers be made public.
“What did Modi ji discuss in Pak? Were there any press releases. We are in dark about what they discussed”, Shinde said.
Lauding the efforts of the security forces, Shinde said that their work should not be undermined and should be encouraged.
Shinde also asked the Prime Minister not to backtrack from his comments which he made after the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, and to act accordingly. He said, “We can be friends with Pakistan, but we will not tolerate any terrorist attacks.”
Slamming the Centre over the intelligence reports, Shinde said that after information was received all movements to and from the airbase should have been stopped, since Pathankot is a sensitive area.
Accusing the BJP of being soft on terror Shinde said, “During NDA-I, there were hijackings, attacks on Red Fort, J&K Assembly, and Parliament. Whenever BJP comes to power, terrorism increases. Since 1999, there is a belief that India has no strength. Terrorists think they can do anything & they will be released”.