BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said the Uri attack was part of a “long war” forced on India by Pakistan and declared that the country is committed to giving a “strong reply” to Pak-sponsored terrorism.
Shah while echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s view that those responsible for the terror strike last Sunday will not go unpunished said the attack was a result of Pakistan’s frustration after security forces foiled 17 infiltration attempts. “The final victory will be ours,” he said.
Taking on Pakistan, Shah also asserted that it is no less than a war crime if terrorism becomes part of a government’s policy.
In his inaugural address at the party’s National Council, Shah said the party feels the widespread anger in the country as he hit out at Pakistan and supported the Modi government’s diplomatic efforts to corner the neighbour. He later made a separate statement on the raging issue with the Prime Minister and entire top brass of the party present on the dais.
“BJP feels the widespread anger in the people against the conspirators behind the Uri terror attack. BJP and the central government have adopted the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism from the beginning. A strong reply to defeat such terror attempts will be given. 117 terrorists, which is the highest in recent times, have been killed in the last 8 months as the Centre started its strategic and strong fight against terrorism.
