Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has drawn a stark contrast between the national security policies of the current NDA government and the previous UPA administration, particularly concerning responses to terrorism originating from Pakistan. Puri's comments highlight a key political narrative of the BJP government: a fundamental shift from strategic restraint to proactive retaliation.
Speaking on the matter, Puri singled out the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks (26/11), a siege that left 166 people dead. He questioned the UPA government's response at the time, asking rhetorically, "Did we retaliate after 26/11?" He characterized the official reaction as being limited to diplomatic efforts and the exchange of dossiers with Pakistan, implying it was an inadequate and weak response to a direct act of terror on Indian soil.
In sharp contrast, Puri praised the "New India" policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he described as decisive and muscular. He cited specific examples to support his claim. Following the 2016 Uri army camp attack, India responded with surgical strikes across the Line of Control. Similarly, the 2019 Pulwama attack, which killed 40 CRPF personnel, was met with the Balakot airstrikes, targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistani territory.
Puri's remarks frame the Modi government's approach as a clear departure from the past. He argues that this policy of direct and visible military retaliation has established a new, robust deterrent against state-sponsored terrorism and has fundamentally changed the rules of engagement with Pakistan.
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