 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 29: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta has come down heavily on PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti for describing the deportation of Pakistani nationals married to Indian citizens as "inhumane." Terming her statement as highly irresponsible and insensitive, Kavinder said that at a time when the nation is mourning the brutal killing of 26 innocent Hindu tourists in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, such remarks only serve to demoralize the efforts being made to secure the nation.
"In the wake of the horrific Pahalgam attack, where 26 innocent pilgrims lost their lives to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Mehbooba Mufti should have stood with the Government of India in its firm action against foreign nationals residing illegally. Instead, she chooses to sympathize with those whose presence poses a potential security risk," he said In a statement issued here today.
The senior BJP leader added that the deportation of Pakistani nationals, even those married to Indian citizens, is a justified and sovereign step taken by the Central Government in the interest of national security. "These individuals have lived here for decades without valid citizenship or documentation. In today's security environment, such unregulated presence cannot and should not be tolerated," he asserted.
The former Deputy Chief Minister further emphasized that even the Legislative Assembly has expressed solidarity with the decision of the Centre, acknowledging that extraordinary situations demand tough measures. "We cannot afford any leniency that could allow sleeper cells or radical elements to operate under the guise of domestic ties. The safety of our citizens must remain paramount," he said.
Slamming Mehbooba Mufti's brand of politics, Kavinder said that such habitual appeasement and misplaced sympathies are not only outdated but dangerous. "Instead of shedding tears for potential threats, she should be standing with the families of the 26 victims who lost their lives in the Pahalgam massacre," he remarked.
He called upon all political leaders to rise above vote bank politics and support the Centre in its efforts to ensure peace and security across the country. "It's time to choose sides-either with the nation or with its enemies," he added. |
