Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a scathing attack on the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance during a public rally on Monday ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Shah accused the opposition parties of fostering terrorism and neglecting the people of Kashmir during pivotal moments.
On the last day of campaigning for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, in a scathing speech, Shah said, “The Congress-National Conference alliance has always nourished terrorism… In the 1990s, when Farooq Abdullah served as Chief Minister following an agreement with Rajeev Gandhi, terrorism soaked the Kashmir Valley in blood. Where were you then? You went to London for a summer vacation.”
Targeting the political dynasties of the Congress and NC, Shah alleged that the Nehru, Gandhi, and Abdullah families had perpetuated terrorism and now sought public support once again. “They boycotted the Kashmiri Pandits, spread terrorism, and delayed reservation. Do you want that NC-Congress alliance again?” Shah questioned the rally attendees.
“Once again, people are making efforts to evoke support for terrorism here.” However, he asserted that the National Conference-Congress alliance would not be able to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. “We will bury terrorism to such a level where it will never come out again. Attempts are on to revive terrorism as the National Conference and Congress manifesto talks about releasing terrorists. This is the Narendra Modi government and nobody has the power to do so.”
The Home Minister said, “Don’t worry, I am watching the situation in Kashmir and assure you that neither Abdullah’s party nor Rahul’s party will form the government in J&K.”
