70% Deaths due to Terrorism Reduced in J&K: BJP’s Amit Shah
In a significant claim, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday stated that there has been a substantial reduction in deaths due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the tenure of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Shah made these remarks during the Rajya Sabha’s discussion on the working of the Home Ministry, amidst a heated debate between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition parties.
According to Shah, the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to J&K, has led to a significant decline in terrorism-related deaths in the region. He claimed that there has been a 70% reduction in such deaths, a statistic that is likely to be music to the ears of the Modi government, which has been criticized for its handling of the situation in J&K.
The Home Minister also added that the involvement of Indian youths with terrorists has “almost disappeared” since the abrogation of Article 370. This is a significant claim, as the Modi government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation in J&K, particularly with regards to the arrest and detention of local leaders and activists.
Shah’s comments come at a time when the region is still reeling from the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370, which led to the downgrading of the state’s special status and the bifurcation of the state into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The Home Minister’s claims have been met with skepticism by the Opposition parties, who have accused the government of misleading the public and hiding the true extent of the situation in J&K. The Congress party, in particular, has been critical of the government’s handling of the situation, accusing it of using draconian measures to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices.
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress party, slammed the government’s handling of the situation, saying that the abrogation of Article 370 had led to a “humanitarian crisis” in J&K. He accused the government of using “brute force” to suppress the voices of the people of J&K and of ignoring the suffering of the people of the region.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) also slammed the government’s claims, saying that the situation in J&K was far from normal. The party’s leader, Mamata Banerjee, accused the government of using “propaganda” to mislead the public and hide the true extent of the situation in J&K.
Despite the criticism from the Opposition parties, Shah’s claims are likely to be seen as a significant achievement for the Modi government, which has been accused of mishandling the situation in J&K. The reduction in terrorism-related deaths is likely to be seen as a key indicator of the government’s success in improving the security situation in the region.
However, it is important to note that the situation in J&K is still far from normal, with reports of human rights abuses and arbitrary detentions continuing to emerge. The government’s claims of a significant reduction in terrorism-related deaths must be seen in the context of the ongoing human rights abuses and the suppression of dissent in the region.
In conclusion, while Shah’s claims of a significant reduction in terrorism-related deaths in J&K are likely to be seen as a significant achievement for the Modi government, they must be seen in the context of the ongoing human rights abuses and the suppression of dissent in the region. The government’s handling of the situation in J&K remains a contentious issue, with the Opposition parties continuing to slam the government’s actions as draconian and oppressive.
