<p>Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-refers-personal-data-protection-bill-to-joint-parliamentary-committee-267725">Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury</a> on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-ji-visit-kota-and-ask-for-cm-ashok-gehlots-resignation-sambit-patra-273407">Sambit Patra</a> on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'.<br />
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-to-take-over-jk-police-officers-arrest-case-as-investigation-reveals-new-findings-274013">Davindar Singh</a> was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on January 11.<br />
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"We all know that a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for involvement in terrorist activity. But Congress has done what it is best at and that is to attack India and try to protect Pakistan," said Patra while addressing a press conference in New Delhi".<br />
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"The kind of behaviour the Congress party has shown today deserves a democratic surgical strike. They're appeasing Pakistan every day. The BJP condemns the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, LOP of Congress and Randeep Surjewala, the head of media," he added.<br />
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Patra further added that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aimim-chief-asaduddin-owaisi-take-money-from-congress-but-vote-for-me-274140">Congress</a> attacks India, Indian Army, Intelligent Forces, Indian Jawans and Government of India on a regular basis.<br />
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"Congress has time and again found religion in terror. They coined the terms Saffron Terror and Hindu terrorism. At the behest of Sonia Gandhi, they had coined the term 'Saffron Terror'," said Patra.</p>

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<p>Patra further asserted that Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-parties-rue-passage-of-citizenship-amendment-bill-in-lower-house-267327">Tarun Gogoi</a> had recently called Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-wants-pm-modi-to-have-televised-qa-session-over-caa-with-critics-273880">Narendra Modi</a>, a 'Hindu Jinnah'.<br />
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"The Congress attacked Modi Ji and called him Hindu Jinnah. Using words like Hindu Jinnah, Hindu terrorism is to prove Hindus as terrorists somewhere. Rahul Gandhi also said that, we are not afraid of SIMI or Islamic terrorism, we are afraid of Hindus," said Patra.<br />
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Patra said after Chowdhury stated that the "troll regiment of RSS" would have been more strident and vociferous had arrested Jammu and Kashmir cop Davindar Singh been "Davindar Khan" and raised a question on who the "real culprits" behind the Pulwama attack were.<br />
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Citing the incident, Chowdhury demanded a "fresh look" in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-attacks-congress-over-inaction-against-terrorism-says-pm-modi-ensured-india-is-safe-258293">Pulwama attack</a> in 40 CRPF personnel were killed in February last year.</p>

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<p>"Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets.<br />
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"The chink in the armour is exposed in the valley much to the consternation of us, we can not afford ourselves to be penny wise and pound foolish," he tweeted.<br />
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"Now the question will certainly be arisen as to who were real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it," he said in another tweet.<br />
Singh and the terrorists were arrested while they were travelling together in a vehicle on the National Highway in J-K.</p>


Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'.

Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davindar Singh was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on January 11. "We all know that a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for involvement in terrorist activity. But Congress has done what it is best at and that is to attack India and try to protect Pakistan," said Patra while addressing a press conference in New Delhi". "The kind of behaviour the Congress party has shown today deserves a democratic surgical strike. They're appeasing Pakistan every day. The BJP condemns the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, LOP of Congress and Randeep Surjewala, the head of media," he added. Patra further added that Congress attacks India, Indian Army, Intelligent Forces, Indian Jawans and Government of India on a regular basis. "Congress has time and again found religion in terror. They coined the terms Saffron Terror and Hindu terrorism. At the behest of Sonia Gandhi, they had coined the term 'Saffron Terror'," said Patra. This is the same Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who had stood up in the Parliament during the abrogation of Article 370 and had said, "Did you ask Pakistan? Did you ask UN? This is a bilateral issue." Why are they singing the tune of Pakistan: Dr. @sambitswaraj — BJP (@BJP4India) January 14, 2020 × Patra further asserted that Congress leader Tarun Gogoi had recently called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a 'Hindu Jinnah'. "The Congress attacked Modi Ji and called him Hindu Jinnah. Using words like Hindu Jinnah, Hindu terrorism is to prove Hindus as terrorists somewhere. Rahul Gandhi also said that, we are not afraid of SIMI or Islamic terrorism, we are afraid of Hindus," said Patra. Patra said after Chowdhury stated that the "troll regiment of RSS" would have been more strident and vociferous had arrested Jammu and Kashmir cop Davindar Singh been "Davindar Khan" and raised a question on who the "real culprits" behind the Pulwama attack were. Citing the incident, Chowdhury demanded a "fresh look" in the Pulwama attack in 40 CRPF personnel were killed in February last year. Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan ,the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion. (1/3) — Adhir Chowdhury (@adhirrcinc) January 14, 2020 × "Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets. "The chink in the armour is exposed in the valley much to the consternation of us, we can not afford ourselves to be penny wise and pound foolish," he tweeted. "Now the question will certainly be arisen as to who were real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it," he said in another tweet. Singh and the terrorists were arrested while they were travelling together in a vehicle on the National Highway in J-K.

Congress deserves a 'democratic surgical strike': Sambit Patra

<p>After the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review the restrictive orders imposed in the Union Territory within a week, Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-pass-order-on-plea-against-government-formation-in-maharashtra-264525">Kapil Sibal</a> on Friday questioned Home Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-row-protesters-in-mumbai-moved-from-gateway-of-india-to-azad-maidan-272640">Amit Shah</a>, asking what was the 'emergency' behind imposing Section 144 on August 4, 2019, and said that it cannot be used to 'suppress' the freedom of speech.<br />
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Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters, Sibal said, "I want to ask the Home Minister (Amit Shah) that what was the emergency on August 4? You cannot use <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh-section-144-extended-for-security-in-ayodhya-till-25-february-270783">Section 144</a> to suppress freedom of speech. I want to tell the Home Minister, the government that if it will listen to the voice of people, it will always remain in governance."<br />
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The top court while hearing the petitions challenging restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir stated that the right to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/protests-in-the-times-of-internet-shutdowns-271396">access the internet</a> is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.<br />
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"Today the Supreme Court has given a historic <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-orders-review-on-all-restrictive-orders-in-jammu-and-kashmir-after-article-370-abrogation-273307">verdict</a> in the matter of Jammu and Kashmir, the citizens of the country were worried that the people do not know about the situation in Kashmir. No one was able to get out of the house, there was no communication, that is why we had filed a petition and stated that Section 144 should be reviewed," said Sibal.<br />
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"The court has clearly stated that whatever order regarding the imposition of Section 144, the Jammu and Kashmir administration should put in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/envoys-term-srinagar-interaction-with-locals-positive-internet-restoration-peace-dominate-the-meet-273264">public domain</a> so that people can challenge it if they want to. Moreover, the decision to suspend internet services cannot be made for an indefinite time," he added.<br />
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The top court said that Kashmir has seen a lot of violence and that it will try to maintain a balance between human rights and freedoms with the issue of security.<br />
It also directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review the restrictive orders imposed in the region within a week. "The citizens should be provided highest security and liberty,' the apex court said.<br />
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The top court made observations and issued directions while pronouncing the verdict on a number of petitions challenging the restrictions and internet blockade imposed in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-is-now-corruption-free-mukhtar-abbas-naqvi-273161">Jammu and Kashmir</a> after the abrogation of Article 370 in August last year.<br />
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The Supreme Court had on November 27 reserved the judgment on a batch of petitions challenging restrictions imposed on communication, media and telephone services in Jammu and Kashmir pursuant to revocation of Article 370.<br />
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The court heard the petitions filed by various petitioners including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assams-aiudf-protests-against-citizenship-amendment-bill-in-delhi-267164">Ghulam Nabi Azad</a> and Kashmir Times editor Anuradha Bhasin.<br />
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The petitions were filed after the central government scrapped Article 370 in August and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.<br />
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Following this, phone lines and the internet were blocked in the region. The government had, however, contended that it has progressively eased restrictions.<br />
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Speaking about the delegation of 15 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/around-15-foreign-envoys-to-tour-jammu-and-kashmir-on-thursday-eu-envoys-next-273050">foreign envoys</a>, who are on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Sibal took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised a question about his 'attachment' with the foreigners.</p>

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<p>"I want to ask the Prime Minister that why are you so attached to the foreign people and not the people of this country? Get open with the people of India too and get transparent. Let us also visit, why do you trust others and not us?" said Sibal.<br />
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A delegation of 15 foreign envoys, who are on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, met civil society representatives and community leaders in Jammu on Friday.<br />
The delegation had arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and met political leaders and senior Army officials in Srinagar.</p>


After the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review the restrictive orders imposed in the Union Territory within a week, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Home Minister Amit Shah, asking what was the 'emergency' behind imposing Section 144 on August 4, 2019, and said that it cannot be used to 'suppress' the freedom of speech.

After the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review the restrictive orders imposed in the Union Territory within a week, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Home Minister Amit Shah, asking what was the 'emergency' behind imposing Section 144 on August 4, 2019, and said that it cannot be used to 'suppress' the freedom of speech. Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters, Sibal said, "I want to ask the Home Minister (Amit Shah) that what was the emergency on August 4? You cannot use Section 144 to suppress freedom of speech. I want to tell the Home Minister, the government that if it will listen to the voice of people, it will always remain in governance." The top court while hearing the petitions challenging restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir stated that the right to access the internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution of India. "Today the Supreme Court has given a historic verdict in the matter of Jammu and Kashmir, the citizens of the country were worried that the people do not know about the situation in Kashmir. No one was able to get out of the house, there was no communication, that is why we had filed a petition and stated that Section 144 should be reviewed," said Sibal. "The court has clearly stated that whatever order regarding the imposition of Section 144, the Jammu and Kashmir administration should put in the public domain so that people can challenge it if they want to. Moreover, the decision to suspend internet services cannot be made for an indefinite time," he added. The top court said that Kashmir has seen a lot of violence and that it will try to maintain a balance between human rights and freedoms with the issue of security. It also directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review the restrictive orders imposed in the region within a week. "The citizens should be provided highest security and liberty,' the apex court said. The top court made observations and issued directions while pronouncing the verdict on a number of petitions challenging the restrictions and internet blockade imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in August last year. The Supreme Court had on November 27 reserved the judgment on a batch of petitions challenging restrictions imposed on communication, media and telephone services in Jammu and Kashmir pursuant to revocation of Article 370. The court heard the petitions filed by various petitioners including Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kashmir Times editor Anuradha Bhasin. . The petitions were filed after the central government scrapped Article 370 in August and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Following this, phone lines and the internet were blocked in the region. The government had, however, contended that it has progressively eased restrictions. Speaking about the delegation of 15 foreign envoys, who are on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Sibal took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised a question about his 'attachment' with the foreigners. Watch: Foreign envoys in Jammu today × "I want to ask the Prime Minister that why are you so attached to the foreign people and not the people of this country? Get open with the people of India too and get transparent. Let us also visit, why do you trust others and not us?" said Sibal. A delegation of 15 foreign envoys, who are on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, met civil society representatives and community leaders in Jammu on Friday. The delegation had arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and met political leaders and senior Army officials in Srinagar.

Section 144 cannot be used to suppress 'freedom of Speech': Kapil Sibal