Shiv Sena Condemns Wadettiwar's Remarks on 26/11 Attack
The Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) has strongly condemned the remarks made by state opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar regarding the candidacy of advocate Ujjwal Nikam. In a video, Wadettiwar allegedly made disrespectful comments about the valiant policemen who sacrificed their lives during the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai.
Shiv Sena Secretary and Spokesperson, Kiran Pawaskar, criticized Wadettiwar's statements, emphasizing that the Congress has a history of promoting terrorism rather than preventing it. He lamented the silence of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on this matter, suggesting a reluctance to address the issue for fear of upsetting certain communities.
Pawaskar demanded the detention of Wadettiwar by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a thorough investigation into his defense of terrorist Ajmal Kasab. He also highlighted the history of alleged terrorist incidents that occurred across India during the Congress regime, underscoring the compromise of national security during that period.
"Terrorist attacks took place from Kashmir to Kanyakumari during the Congress period. The internal security of the country was compromised. During the tenure of the UPA government for 10 years, there were major terrorist attacks in every metropolis of India. During this period, there were bomb blasts in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Malegaon. What's more, the Congress government was in power at the time of the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai," Pawaskar said.
He further contrasted the Congress's stance on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and organizations like PFI, stating that the Congress considers RSS as terrorists while organizations like PFI are dear to them.
Pawaskar concluded by demanding a public apology from Vijay Wadettiwar to the martyrs of the 26/11 attack and the entire police force for his derogatory remarks.