Irresponsible politics by Congress, Prakash Javadekar hits out at Rahul Gandhi for his remark on J&K benefiting Pakistan

New Delhi, August 28: Rahul Gandhi’s statement on Jammu and Kashmir has stirred unwanted controversy and giving Pakistan a chance to use it against India. Hitting out at Congress, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the party (Congress) has embarrassed the nation through its actions and statements on Jammu and Kashmir issue. Lashing out at Rahul Gandhi, Prakash Javadekar said that the remarks made by him after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir were used by Pakistan for its benefits.

 

Addressing a press conference, Javadekar said that Rahul had repeatedly said on camera that the situation in Kashmir Valley was not good and people were dying due to violence. He also stressed that Rahul's false statements on Kashmir issue were used by Pakistan to showcase India in a bad light in front of the international community.

 

The BJP leader further added that Rahul was completely wrong in claiming that situation in Kashmir was not under control but his false statements were used by Pakistan to buttress its claim of violence in Kashmir in front of the United Nations.

Slamming Congress, Javadekar asserted that Rahul has played with the dignity of the country by making irresponsible statements about Kashmir. He added that the Congress leader played into the hands of Pakistan by speaking against the Indian government's move to revoke Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Highlighting the political bankruptcy of Congress, Prakash Javadekar also mentioned that the party is only concerned about doing vote bank politics and is not bothered about the safety and security of India. The BJP leader noted that Rahul's false claims were rejected by the people of the country and they were angry at Gandhi scion for making irresponsible statements. Javadekar added that this is the real reason why Rahul made a U-turn from his stand on Kashmir issue. 

Stressing on the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to abrogate Article 370, Javadekar said that the decision has been welcomed by people of Kashmir. He added that the Centre is committed for the development of the region and no one can stop the government from ushering in peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. Javadekar demanded that Congress and Rahul must apologize for trying to do politics over Kashmir issue.