Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi for remarks against PM on surgical strike

07 October, New Delhi

BJP president Amit Shah Friday slammed Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army.

Shah said Gandhi has crossed all limits and has insulted the Army. Addressing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Mr Shah asked Congress President Sonia Gandhi to clarify comments made by Rahul Gandhi whether she agree with him or not.

Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing politics on the sacrifice of jawans.

The BJP President also condemned the politics on India’s surgical strikes saying it demeans Army’s success. Shah said some parties are raising doubts regarding the surgical strikes even as government tried to keep the matter away from politics.

He emphasised that the press conference on the surgical strikes was addressed by Army DGMO, and not by the Defence Minister. He said the whole nation, government and BJP support Indian Army and believe in army’s prowess, not politicians’ statements.

Shah congratulated the media for the role it has played in boosting the morale of the armed forces after the surgical strikes. He said Pakistan is a haven for terrorists and terrorism.