Union minister Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of weakening fight against terrorism

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

and Home Minister Monday accused the of weakening the fight against terrorism in the country.

"The has weakened our fight against terrorism," the said.

He also lashed out at political parties for questioning the over the number of terrorists killed in air strikes in Balakot in that were carried out after the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

"...Only vultures count bodies, not the warriors," Singh said.

How can one give the number of terrorists killed in an air strike when the figure is too big, Singh questioned. "We would tell if one or two persons were killed, how can I answer if the numbers are so big," he said.

Citing achievements of the Modi government, the said is poised to become the third largest economy of the world.

He also asked the why should not be credited for a successful surgical strike and air strike against terrorists as former was feted for the 1971 war by everyone, including former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

It is for the first time after 2004 that price rise has not become a poll issue in general elections, he said.

"The rate of price rise in is more than 9-10 per cent while it remained in the 2-3 per cent range in We have not allowed price rise to cross Wagah border due to our effective fiscal management," he said.

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First Published: Mon, May 06 2019. 20:50 IST