Rajnath Singh's statement intensifies political debate. Sanjay Raut says BJP no longer wants to take POK or fight Pakistan. Questions raised about government policy.
Sanjay Raut On Rajnath Singh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement in Lok Sabha regarding Operation Sindoor has stirred a political storm. He clearly stated that the aim of the military operation was not to capture Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), but to destroy terrorist hideouts. Following this statement, the opposition, especially Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, has questioned the government's intentions.
What Rajnath Singh said
Responding to the opposition's allegations in Parliament on July 28, Rajnath Singh said, "Operation Sindoor was completely successful, and all our defined military objectives were achieved through it." He said that it was a "reaction-based military action" aimed at ensuring justice for the innocent civilians killed in the recent Pahalgam attack. He also clarified that there was no intention to occupy any territory behind this operation.
Sanjay Raut targets
After the Defence Minister's statement, Sanjay Raut said that this is a clear indication that the BJP is now retreating from its old promises. Raut said, "Rajnath Singh has said in Parliament that there was no intention to enter Pakistan and capture POK, this is a very serious statement. The BJP has repeatedly said that if Narendra Modi becomes Prime Minister again, POK will be made a part of India. The same thing has been said by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from public platforms as well."
BJP turned away from the talk of undivided India?
Sanjay Raut also alleged that the BJP is now backing away from the talk of 'Akhand Bharat' (Undivided India). He said, "Home Minister Amit Shah had said in Lok Sabha that we will sacrifice for POK. But now the Defence Minister is saying that we have no such objective. The Prime Minister is also supporting this statement. This means that the BJP no longer wants a confrontation with Pakistan and has abandoned the idea of undivided India."
Question - Why is this government in power?
The Shiv Sena leader also asked that if the government's intention is neither to bring back POK nor to engage in a decisive conflict with Pakistan, then what is the justification for this government to remain in power? Raut said, "If you don't want to do what the country wants, then why are you running the government?"
