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Amit Shah Asserts No Hindu Can Be Terrorist
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 30 firmly stated in the Rajya Sabha that “no Hindu can ever be a terrorist.” His remark came during a heated debate over Operation Sindoor and the handling of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Shah accused the Congress party of fabricating the term “saffron terror” in the past to target a specific community for political gain.
Operation Sindoor and Counter-Terror Success
Shah highlighted the success of Operation Mahadev, in which security forces eliminated three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam massacre. He claimed the swift response, coordinated between the Army, CRPF, and local police, had forced Pakistan to request a ceasefire. According to him, the government’s proactive stance had drastically reduced terrorist infiltration and recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Attacks on Congress’s Track Record
In a direct attack on previous administrations, Shah questioned the effectiveness of past “decisive” military actions under Congress, asking why terrorism still persisted if their policies had truly worked. He alleged that the Congress-led governments pursued soft strategies focused on appeasement and vote-bank politics rather than national security.
Emphasis on Intelligence and Policy Shifts
Shah stated that recent intelligence confirmed the slain terrorists were not local youth but Pakistani nationals, indicating that local radicalization has been curbed under the current government. He reiterated that bold, consistent action is the only way to counter terrorism, and not symbolic or politicized narratives.
Political Fallout and Public Response
Shah’s remark triggered a strong reaction in Parliament, with opposition leaders criticizing it as communal and divisive. However, BJP leaders defended his comment, arguing it was a factual rebuttal to a long-standing political smear campaign. The statement is now part of a larger national debate on terrorism and religious identity.
