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India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Congress has no right to ask BJP questions about terrorism: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the Congress and said it has no right to ask BJP questions about terrorism. Replying to the debate on Operation Sindoor in Rajya Sabha, Shah said, "Congress has no right to ask the BJP questions about terrorism. The only reason terrorism spread in the country was because of Congress' votebank and appeasement politics." Shah halos criticized previous Congress governments for their approach to terrorism, including the Shimla Agreement and border issues with China, and targeted former Home Minister P. Chidambaram for allegedly questioning Pakistani involvement in the attack. He highlighted a 70% reduction in terrorist incidents in Kashmir from June 2015 to May 2025 compared to 2004-2014, the banning of organisations like PFI and Jamaat-e-Islami, and zero recruitment of Kashmiri youth into terror groups in the last six months.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Amit Shah blasts Rahul Gandhi, Chidambaram in his Lok Sabha address: ‘Pakistan a mistake committed by Congress'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah blasted Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress Party in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 28. He was speaking about Operation Mahadev, where three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam terror attack, were killed by the Indian Army. 'Pakistan is the root of all terrorism, and Pakistan is a mistake committed by the Congress. Had they rejected partition, it would not be there,' Amit Shah said. He further claimed, 'Between 2005 and 11, there were 27 terrorists attacks. What did Congress government do? … they just sent dossiers to Pakistan.' Lashing out further at the Opposition, Amit Shah asked, 'Yes, it is our responsibility, but when you (Congress) were in power, a lot of attacks happened… who will take responsibility for that?' He also accused the Opposition of 'shielding' Pakistan, adding, 'What hurt us was former Home Minister P Chidambaram questioning the Pakistani link of the terrorists. Why are you shielding Pakistan? India's ex-home minister is asking for proof. They could have directly asked me, or the media. It was everywhere… you all will not be spared.' Further, the minister also criticised the Congress for objecting to the 2002 NDA government's Prevention of Terrorism Act. 'In 2002, Atalji's NDA government had brought POTA. Who objected to POTA then? It was the Congress party... After coming to power in 2004, the Sonia Gandhi-Manmohan Singh government scrapped the POTA law... For whose benefit did Congress scrap POTA?' Amit Shah asked. He also blamed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the situation in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), stating, '...Yesterday, they (Congress) were raising questions about why there was no war... Today, PoK exists only because of Jawaharlal Nehru... In 1960, they gave 80 per cent of the Indus waters to Pakistan... In 1971, during the Shimla Agreement, they (Congress) forgot to ask about PoK. If they had taken PoK then, we would not have to carry out attacks on camps there now…' Amit Shah further informed the Lok Sabha that there was enough proof that the three terrorists slain in Operation Mahadev were from Pakistan, adding that even chocolates found with them were made in Islamabad. 'We have confirmed the terrorists' Pakistani links. We have Pakistan's voter list. What will you get by saving Pakistan? Who are you trying to save? I want to tell him we have the proof that all three terrorists were from Pakistan. All their rifles, and even the chocolates we found, were made in Pakistan,' he said. Lashkar-e-Taiba top commander Suleman, involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, was among the three terrorists killed by security forces during the recent Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir, Amit Shah told the Parliament. (With inputs from Agencies)
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress MPs move adjournment notices in Parliament to discuss Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor
With the Monsoon Session of Parliament commencing on Monday (July 21, 2025), several MPs of the Congress and other opposition parties have given adjournment notices in both Houses for a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Parliament Monsoon Session: Follow LIVE updates on July 21, 2025 The Congress and INDIA bloc parties are seeking to corner the government during this session by raising issues like the Pahalgam attack, U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, and the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls in Bihar, among others. Congress Rajya Sabha member Randeep Surjewala gave a notice under Rule 267 to discuss in the Upper House on the April 22 terror attack and Operation Sindoor. In his notice, he urged the Chairman to suspended all business of the day as well as the Question Hour to discuss the concerns regarding the attack in Pahalgam and India's response through Operation Sindoor. Another Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has given an adjournment notice under Rule 267. Also Read | 'Why did he call Parliament session?' asks Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on PM Modi's trip to U.K. and Maldives She sought to discuss the "grave lapses" in internal security that led to the terror attack, resulting in tragic loss of innocent lives, cross-border terror emanating from Pakistan and to deliberate on the foreign policy actions of the government following the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. "The matter becomes even more serious in light of former US President Donald Trump's repeated public statements, made 24 times so far, most recently on July 19, claiming that he personally mediated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and used trade leverage to end hostilities," she said in the notice. "Such assertions, if true, would violate the provisions of the Shimla Agreement, which prohibits third-party mediation on India-Pakistan matters. The people of India deserve to know whether the Shimla agreement remains in place or not," she said. Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, filed an adjournment notice, demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Also Read | Drift in India's foreign policy a matter of serious concern; time for course correction: Congress "I seek to move an adjournment of the business of the House to discuss a matter of urgent national importance: the terror attack in Pahalgam, India's military response through Operation Sindoor, and the political and diplomatic developments that followed," he said. Mr. Gogoi said the events that followed Operation Sindoor have raised serious concerns requiring immediate and detailed deliberation in the Lower House. "First, the sudden announcement of a ceasefire after the operation has created confusion about its terms, timing, and stakeholders... the President of the United States made controversial claims suggesting the ceasefire was externally brokered and that he personally intervened with Pakistan's military leadership. "These statements, if unchallenged, risk undermining India's sovereign standing in regional security," he said in the notice. Mr. Gogoi also said that the Chief of Defence Staff made public remarks on the nature and location of Operation Sindoor at an international forum, raising questions about the protocols governing strategic disclosures. Also Read | Parliament Monsoon session: Open to discussion on Operation Sindoor, says Centre "A comprehensive discussion is essential to uphold democratic accountability, maintain institutional trust, and clarify India's national security and diplomatic posture. I hereby request permission to raise the matter," he said in his notice. Meanwhile, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain gave a notice to suspend all the business of the House to discuss the issue and concerns arising out of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections there. He alleged that the Election Commission of India's (ECI) plan to conduct a similar exercise nationwide 'including disenfranchisement of a large section of the poor and marginalised, directly undermine the citizens' right to vote and erode the fairness and integrity of our electoral system'. The Opposition will be seeking answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on all these issues.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Monsoon session: Several Congress MPs give notices to discuss Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor
In his notice, he urged the Chairman to suspended all business of the day as well as the Question Hour to discuss the concerns regarding the attack in Pahalgam and India's response through Operation Sindoor. Another Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has given an adjournment notice under Rule 267. She sought to discuss the "grave lapses" in internal security that led to the terror attack, resulting in tragic loss of innocent lives, cross-border terror emanating from Pakistan; and to deliberate on the foreign policy actions of the government following the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. "The matter becomes even more serious in light of former US President Donald Trump's repeated public statements, made 24 times so far, most recently on July 19, claiming that he personally mediated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and used trade leverage to end hostilities," she said in the notice. "Such assertions, if true, would violate the provisions of the Shimla Agreement, which prohibits third-party mediation on India-Pakistan matters. The people of India deserve to know whether the Shimla agreement remains in place or not," she said. Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, filed an adjournment notice, demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Several Congress MPs give notices in Parliament to discuss Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor
With the Monsoon session of Parliament commencing on Monday, several MPs of the Congress and other opposition parties have given adjournment notices in both houses for a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor . The Congress and INDIA bloc parties are seeking to corner the government during this session by raising issues like the Pahalgam attack, Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, and the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls in Bihar, among others. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category healthcare Degree Public Policy Project Management Others Digital Marketing Finance PGDM Product Management MCA Artificial Intelligence Data Science Leadership CXO Design Thinking others Data Analytics MBA Technology Operations Management Healthcare Management Data Science Cybersecurity Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details Congress Rajya Sabha member Randeep Surjewala gave a notice under Rule 267 to discuss in the upper house the April 22 terror attack and Operation Sindoor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo In his notice, he urged the Chairman to suspended all business of the day as well as the Question Hour to discuss the concerns regarding the attack in Pahalgam and India's response through Operation Sindoor. Another Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has given an adjournment notice under Rule 267. Live Events She sough to discuss the "grave lapses" in internal security that led to the terror attack, resulting in tragic loss of innocent lives, cross-border terror emanating from Pakistan; and to deliberate on the foreign policy actions of the government following the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. "The matter becomes even more serious in light of former US President Donald Trump's repeated public statements, made 24 times so far, most recently on July 19, claiming that he personally mediated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and used trade leverage to end hostilities," she said in the notice. "Such assertions, if true, would violate the provisions of the Shimla Agreement, which prohibits third-party mediation on India-Pakistan matters. The people of India deserve to know whether the Shimla agreement remains in place or not," she said. Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi , filed an adjournment notice, demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. "I seek to move an adjournment of the business of the House to discuss a matter of urgent national importance: the terror attack in Pahalgam, India's military response through Operation Sindoor, and the political and diplomatic developments that followed," he said. Gogoi said the events that followed Operation Sindoor have raised serious concerns requiring immediate and detailed deliberation in the lower house. "First, the sudden announcement of a ceasefire after the operation has created confusion about its terms, timing, and stakeholders... the President of the United States made controversial claims suggesting the ceasefire was externally brokered and that he personally intervened with Pakistan's military leadership. "These statements, if unchallenged, risk undermining India's sovereign standing in regional security," he said in the notice. Gogoi also said that the Chief of Defence Staff made public remarks on the nature and location of Operation Sindoor at an international forum, raising questions about the protocols governing strategic disclosures. "A comprehensive discussion is essential to uphold democratic accountability, maintain institutional trust, and clarify India's national security and diplomatic posture. I hereby request permission to raise the matter," he said in his notice. Meanwhile, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain gave a notice to suspend all the business of the house to discuss the issue and concerns arising out of the special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections there. He alleged that the ECs plan to conduct a similar exercise nationwide "including disenfranchisement of a large section of the poor and marginalised, directly undermine the citizens' right to vote and erode the fairness and integrity of our electoral system". The opposition will be seeking answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on all these issues.
