Launching a scathing attack on Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it was questioning and sulking over JeM chief Masood Azhar’s designation as a global terrorist by the United Nations (UN) because the development took place during his government’s tenure.
Addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Hinduan, PM Modi said, “A few days back Masood Azhar was branded as an international terrorist. Congress has questioned the timing of the declaration (by the UN). Was this decision taken by the BJP or by my Cabinet? Should the UN have asked Congress before the declaration? Should they have asked Madam Ji (an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi).”
देश की सुरक्षा की बेहतर स्थिति कांग्रेस को पसंद नहीं आ रही।
मसूद अजहर के अंतरराष्ट्रीय आतंकी घोषित होने की खुशी मनाने के बजाए कांग्रेस खुद का मजाक बना रही है।
कांग्रेस कहती है कि चुनाव के समय ऐसा क्यों हुआ।
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“Congress is sulking because they think how the Chaiwala can do what they could not do then?,” he added.
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PM Modi also dubbed the designation of Azhar as the third strike against Pakistan after the surgical strikes in 2016 and the February airstrikes.
“This terrorist now would not be able to enjoy privilege in Pakistan. This is the third strike. The arrogance of Pakistan has been shattered,” Modi told the cheering gathering.
सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक, एयर स्ट्राइक के बाद पाकिस्तान और आतंकवादियों के मंसूबों पर ये तीसरी बड़ी स्ट्राइक हुई है।
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Congress, while welcoming the UN decision, had expressed disappointment that the listing resolution does not mention Pulwama terror attack and Jammu and Kashmir while recounting Azhar’s role in terror activities.
Rajasthan sends 25 MPs to the lower house of the parliament. Voting on 13 parliamentary constituencies took place in the fourth phase on April 29. Rest 12 seats will vote on May 6. Counting of votes will take place on May 23.