URI IS LONG WAR FORCED ON US: SHAH
Uri attack an outcome of frustration after India foiled 17 infiltration bids, says BJP chief
Kozhikode: BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday said the Uri attack was part of a “long war” forced on India by Pakistan and declared that the country is committed to giving a “strong reply” to Pak-sponsored terrorism.
Mr Shah, said that the attack on Army base in in Uri was a result of Pakistan’s utter frustration.
Kozhikode, Sept. 25: Describing the Uri terror strike a transit destination in the “war” forced on India by Pakistan, BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday said the attack was an outcome of frustration after security forces foiled 17 infiltration attempts and that the final victory will belong to India.
Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s view that those responsible for the terror strike will surely be punished, Shah said the country is committed to giving a strong reply to Pakistansponsored terrorism.
In his inaugural address at the party’s National Council, Shah said the party feels the widespread anger in the country as he hit out at Pakistan and supported the Modi government’s diplomatic efforts to corner the neighbour. He later made a separate statement on the raging issue with the Prime Minister and entire top brass of the party present on the dais.
“BJP and the central government have adopted the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism from the beginning. A strong reply to defeat such terror attempts will be given,” he said.