If shelling occurs, then we will reply in kind: BJP President

BJP had come under fire by Indian Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for not doing enough for the people affected


Web Desk August 26, 2014

KARACHI: In light of the cross-border firing that most recently killed five people, including three Pakistani civilians, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah said in a televised speech that India will give a “befitting reply” to any shelling that occurs, reported the Times of India.

Shah was visiting the RS Pura district in Jammu, which was affected by the shelling. Shah, Modi and the BJP had come under fire by Omar Abdullah, chief minister of Indian Kashmir, for not doing enough for the people affected.

The rest of Shah’s speech focused on castigating Abdullah for his own response to the violence. “Have you or your representatives even visited the affected areas?” Shah said, addressing Abdullah. “Do the job that has been given to you, even if it is for just a few days,” he said, encouraging the audience to oust the chief minister in the next election.

Despite a decade-long ceasefire in place, violence has flared recently along the Pakistan-India border, in the areas close to Sialkot. India recently cancelled a high-level meeting between the two countries scheduled for August 25th in Delhi after Pakistani High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit decided to meet with All Parties Hurriyet Conference leaders before it.

COMMENTS (11)

G. Din | 9 years ago | Reply

@Azi: "Personally speaking, they are not capable of anything more than specific targeting of civilians esp women. Kudos to your bravery." You have got to be less than 43 years old.

Azi | 9 years ago | Reply

What if another soldier with lack of swimming ability / unintentional intrusion occurs??

Elections are near in J&K, must rally votes with harsh words and attract fanboys.

Personally speaking, they are not capable of anything more than specific targeting of civilians esp women. Kudos to your bravery.

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