Opp blames 'weak' govt for terror attacks

New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Opposition Wednesday slammed
the government for the rising terror incidents alleging that
its "weak"and "non-serious" approach had "emboldened" the
terrorists to strike at will.
Congress, however, countered the attack by referring
to right wing terrorism, triggering an uproar in the Rajya
Sabha(Upper House of Indian Parliament) during a short
duration discussion on growing incidents of terrorism.
The country is living under the "constant shadow of
fear" while little is done to restore the public confidence,
senior Bhartiya Janta Party(BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad
said.
"There have been 14 attacks in Mumbai because the
terrorists want to convey the message that 'recongise our
visibility, that the police is weak and we can strike at will'
and create an impression outside that India is a security risk
country. Terrorists know there is no penalty to pay," he said.
Referring to talks with Pakistan, he said India has to
recognise the fact that foreign policy and counter terrorism
strategy cannot be segregated.
"Japhi aur puppy nahin chalega (the hugs and kisses
wont work)," he remarked.
Criticising the suggestions of involvement of
right wing Hindu extremists in terror attacks, Prasad said,
"Why say about Hindu terrorists when we have never said
Muslim terrorists".
He said partisan approach should not come in the way
of dealing firmly with the menace. The BJP is fully with the
government on tackling terrorism.
He also asked pointedly asked why Afzal Guru,
convicted in 2001 Parliament attack case, has not been hanged
yet and what made the government repeal Prevention of
Terrorism Act (POTA).
All these factors have emboldened terrorists to carry
attacks from across the border with impunity, the BJP leader
alleged.