177 per cent rise in terror attack in 5 years, PM Modi’s focus on security only before polls: Mukul Sangma

SHILLONG Prime Minister Narendra Modi has focused on the security of the country just before the elections though terrorist attacks have increased 177 per cent during the past five years, senior Congress leader Mukul Sangma said Friday.

The central government’s approach has aggravated the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeastern region, Chhattisgarh and other states, claimed Sangma, chairman of the North East Congress Coordination Committee.

Modi has failed to deal with security of the nation effectively, the former Meghalaya chief minister alleged.

According to data placed in the Rajya Sabha, there has been 177 per cent increase in attacks during the last five years, but the government has responded to the situation only before the election, Sangma told reporters.

“War is being fought daily in Jammu and Kashmir, North East, Chhattisgarh and other states but the government’s approach has aggravated the situation. It created more problems, alienated more people which is reflected in more people joining insurgent outfits,” he added.

The BJP has been trying to project that it is the only one capable of taking care of the nation’s security, he said.