SHRI P. RAJEEVE (KERALA):

Sir, it was reported that the Prime Minister had stated in the other House that the Centre was not consulted. Now the hon. Home Minister stated that they sought explanation from the State Government. They got the explanation explanation from the State Government. They got the explanation and it is not satisfactory. The hon. Home Minister stated that they would not compromise on security and national integrity of the country. As it is clearly stated, this act is an act of compromise on national security. Who did it? The State Government did it. It is not just the Chief Minister. It is not just the Minister. As per Article 75 of our Constitution and the concerned Article regarding States, the Government works with collective responsibility. Collective responsibility means the responsibility for this act lies not only with PDP but also with BJP. It shows that political opportunism of BJP forced them to compromise on national security and integrity of the country.

 

MR. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN: You seek clarifications. It is not for a speech. Ask questions.

 

SHRI P. RAJEEVE: It is a relevant question. This is the question. The political opportunism of BJP forced them to compromise on national security and integrity of the country. My query is: If BJP stands on the same position that they are not ready to compromise on national security, then why are they continuing with the Government in Jammu and Kashmir? Are they ready to come out from this Government? This is one. Sir, this Government is indeed a form of inherent contradictions. The policies of BJP are one extreme of the spectrum. The policies of PDP are the other extreme of the spectrum. The CMP is a thing of contradictions. How can they continue with this Government which is compromising on national security of this country?

All this shows the political opportunism which leads to a threat to the national security and the national integrity of the country. Sir, I want to add one more point. There are several innocent Muslim youth in jail. Some of them are released after several years. They are acquitted. We demand that some compensation should be paid to them. We demand the release of innocent Muslim youth. If that is not in the CMP, then my question is: Does the CMP include release of such type of persons? These are my queries.

 

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