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The recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have sparked a political firestorm, with National Conference President Farooq Abdullah calling for an investigation into the incidents to determine if there was an attempt to destabilize the government. Abdullah's remarks, which were made in response to questions regarding the potential involvement of Pakistan in the attacks, have drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who accused him of seeking to evade responsibility and scapegoat the Indian Army and security agencies.
Abdullah's proposal to capture and question terrorists rather than killing them, with the aim of uncovering the masterminds behind the attacks, was met with a defiant response from the BJP. Shehzad Poonawalla, a BJP spokesperson, condemned Abdullah's statement, arguing that it prioritized politics and vote bank over national security and deflected blame away from the true sponsors of terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina echoed these sentiments, asserting that the army, police, and security forces deserve full support and that there is no need for an investigation, as the involvement of Pakistan and terrorist organizations is well-known.
The Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) came to Abdullah's defense, dismissing the BJP's accusations and emphasizing the need to take his concerns seriously. Sharad Pawar, NCP leader, praised Abdullah's integrity and honesty, while J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra pointed to a perceived lack of intelligence capabilities and suspicious timing of the attacks. Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), placed the responsibility for the attacks squarely on the BJP-led government, arguing that law and order falls under the purview of the Lieutenant Governor and that the government's failure to prevent the attacks reflects their incompetence.
The escalating political debate underscores the deep divisions and mistrust surrounding the issue of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP, with its focus on national security and its staunch stance against terrorism, sees Abdullah's call for an investigation as a political maneuver aimed at deflecting responsibility and weakening the government's response to the crisis. Conversely, the Congress and NCP, while acknowledging the threat posed by terrorism, perceive the BJP's response as politically motivated and lacking in empathy for the victims of the attacks. The divergent perspectives highlight the complex interplay between political agendas and the urgency of tackling a pressing security issue.
Source: Farooq Abdullah cries 'conspiracy' behind terror attacks in J&K, BJP reacts