"Those who have terrorists in their eyes...": Amit Shah takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi in Rajya Sabha

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi during his speech in the Rajya Sabha while responding to the debate on the functioning of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Referring to Rahul Gandhi's past statements, Shah said, "Someone said I saw terrorists from afar. Now, those who have terrorists in their eyes will only see terrorists everywhere." His comment appeared to be a response to Gandhi's remarks during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir.

During his speech, Shah highlighted the significant reduction in terrorism-related deaths in Jammu and Kashmir under the Modi government. According to him, there has been a 70% decrease in such incidents, demonstrating the government's strong stance against terrorism. Shah stressed that this decline reflects the effective strategies and policies adopted by the Centre.

Shah also expressed his gratitude to the state police and paramilitary forces for their sacrifices in securing the country's internal and border security. He stated, "I express my gratitude to thousands of State Police and central paramilitary force jawans who made the supreme sacrifice to strengthen the country's internal security as well as borders."


Emphasising the challenges faced by the MHA, Shah explained that while law and order are state responsibilities, crimes like cybercrime, narcotics, and organised crime often cross state and national boundaries. This, he said, makes coordination crucial. He credited PM Narendra Modi for making long-pending changes in the ministry to strengthen national security.