Srinagar, Mar 21: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the terrorism, stone-pelting incidents, and hartals in Jammu and Kashmir have sharply declined under the zero-tolerance policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Replying to the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah as per news agency JKNS said that terrorism, stone-pelting incidents, and hartals in Jammu and Kashmir have sharply declined under the zero-tolerance policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
HM Shah said that terrorists used to enter from the neighbouring country, and not a single festival was celebrated without fear. After PM Modi came to power, attacks like Uri and Pulwama were answered within 10 days through surgical and air strikes.
Shah said that earlier, thousands would join the funerals of terrorists. “In our term, no one joins. The terrorist is dragged to the last rites at the same place he was killed,” he said.
He said that from 2010 to 2014, on average, 2,654 stone-pelting incidents took place every year, and 132 organised hartals were recorded annually. In 2024, he said, no one dares to do either. “112 people were killed and 6,000 injured in stone-pelting incidents. Today when there is no stone pelting, who will get killed?” he asked.
On Jobs, Investments, and Industrial Growth in J&K Shah said that from 2019 to 2024, 40,000 government jobs were provided in Jammu and Kashmir. “1.51 lakh self-employment opportunities have been created, skilling clubs are operational, and Rs 12,000 crore investment has already materialised on the ground with MoUs worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore signed,” he added.
On Article 370 Abrogation Fulfilled Constitution’s Dream Shah said that Article 370 was the base for separatism and was abrogated on August 5, 2019. “The Modi government fulfilled the dream of one Constitution, one flag, and one Prime Minister for the country,” he said.
On 70% Reduction in Terror Deaths Shah stated that there has been a 70% reduction in deaths due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir during Modi’s government, and terror incidents have fallen significantly. (JKNS)
