CHIDAMBARAM FACES FURY FOR ‘HINDU TERRORIST’ REMARK

CHIDAMBARAM FACES FURY FOR ‘HINDU TERRORIST’ REMARK

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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram had to face criticism by the opposition for using the word “Hindu Terrorism” while speaking on internal security in Rajya Sabha on December 1. While talking about government approach towards any form of terrorism caused by any group irrespective of its religious colour, Chidambram said: “The government maintains zero tolerance for terrorism inspired by religion, may it be Islam or may it be Hindu.” Chidambaram was immediately pointed out by BJP’s Prakash Javadekar and S.S Ahluwalia and other BJP members for his repeated usage of the word of “Hindu Terrorists” during his statement on internal security issue. “When the investigation is on, how could you say it would reveal the Hindu terrorists”, Javdekar asked Chidambaram. Another BJP leader Ahluwalia questioned Chidambaram how he could generalise the entire community over an alleged act of a few individuals. “For act of a few individuals, you cannot blame the entire community,” said SS Ahluwalia.