Amit Shah criticizes Rahul Gandhi's comments on Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. He accused Gandhi of ignoring development in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah made a remark about Gandhi's use of "black glasses," suggesting he is unable to see the progress made by the Modi government. Amit Shah said, "If someone is sitting with black glasses on, how is it possible to show them the development?" He pointed out that development can only be seen with an open heart and clear vision. Shah responded to questions about the effects of abrogating Article 370, emphasizing that those who close their eyes, like Gandhi, cannot see the changes in Jammu and Kashmir. During his speech, Shah referenced a comment from Gandhi about seeing terrorists in Kashmir during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Shah translated this into a saying, arguing that if someone imagines terrorists, they will see them everywhere. "Whenever we see a terrorist, we shoot him between the eyes," he stated, highlighting the government’s strong stance against terrorism. Rahul Gandhi had spoken about his experiences in Kashmir at Cambridge University. He mentioned that security forces had cautioned him against walking in the area due to the threat of terror attacks. He expressed that he felt endangered but believed in the power of communication. Amit Shah also discussed Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the Modi government’s decision to remove it fulfilled the architects' vision of the Constitution. Shah criticized the previous political handling of the article, calling it a foundation for separatism in the region.