Congress today attacked the Centre and the PDP-BJP coalition in the state for rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the border areas saying the governments have failed to control these incidents.Addressing series of meetings in Doda district, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed concerns over the spurt in militancy incidents and worst ever ceasefire violations by Pakistan. "Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has failed to control these incidents," Azad said.He said incidents of terrorism and ceasefire violations along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) by Pakistan have increased manifold in the recent months. The number of militancy related incidents are taking place in the past several months with reports of fresh recruitment of youth in the militant ranks which is a matter great concern, Azad said, adding that, the government has failed to take necessary measures and provide adequate relief to the victims of firing.
Azad also attacked Prime Minister Narinder Modi saying he preferred to remain silent on the killings of innocent civilians by Pakistan on Independence Day, and failed to give a strong message to the neighbouring country. Pakistan has indulged in unprovoked firing, targeting civilian population and supporting terrorism, he said, while BJP government was desperate to hold NSA level talks with that nation.Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said BJP government was "totally confused" on its policy towards Pakistan, as during the UPA regime the party leadership use to oppose talks with that country on the plea that the talks and terror can not go together. Strongly condemning Pakistan for the killing of innocent civilians on the border, Azad said Pakistan was indulging in un-Islamic acts and it shows the signs of frustration and cowardice.
Addressing the gatherings JKPCC Chief G. A. Mir accused the PDP-BJP coalition in the state of failure to contain the activities of militants besides failing on all fronts so far creating an atmosphere of uncertainty in the state.Mir said that the recent spurt in militant incidents in the state and infiltration from Pakistan has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the people. He said that atmosphere of peace and tranquility has been vitiated which was achieved after great struggle and sacrifices of the people and a security forces.He blamed the present coalition in the state and the centre government for the worsening situation which in the state (who wanted peace to prevail for the overall economic growth and progress like other parts of the country).Mir said that the present coalition of opportunist forces has widened the gap between the regions instead of bridging the same because of their inherent contradictions. He said that the government has been working with vested political interests and has failed to initiate any developmental activities and the much needed relief and rehabilitation measures for the flood and rain affected people and other suffering sections of the society.
In his address Vice President G. M. Saroori said that people are suffering badly in absence of basic facilities in remote areas, he said that government machinery is nowhere visible on ground. The tall claims of PDP led coalition about good governance and development of the State was only to lure the voters for the sake of coming into power, he said.Asserting that Congress Party would not allow any sort of discrimination with any section, group or society, Saroori assured the people that Congress is fully committed for equal development of the people and the regions. Mir asked the government to shun these anti- people policies as these are fraught with dangerous consequences, Mir said.Senior party leaders who also attended include Sham Lal Sharma-Senior Vice President, G. M.Saroori (MLA) Vice President; former ministers Mohd. Sharief Niaz, Abdul Majid Wani, Jugal Kishore (MLC) leader Congress Legislative Council; President DCC Doda Naresh Gupta (MLC), Vikar Rasool (MLA), Ashok Dogra (Ex-MLA) Secretary PCC and Sham Lal Bhagat (MLC).