Mobilenews24x7 Bureau
The controversy over former J & K governor Satya Pal Malik’s statement has started getting resounding reactions not only from the opposition but now, from within the BJP voices have been raised to look at Malik’s stance on Pulwama and other issues with seriousness.
Former Union minister and BJP veteran Subramanian Swamy said on Saturday that the Centre should take whatever former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik had said in connection with the Pulwama terror attack seriously.
Which obviously added greater steam into the issue making it more debatable nation wide.
Swamy has said that, when the lapses were pointed out by Malik, he was not allowed to open his mouth following a terrorist attack in Paulwama that killed 40 CRPF jawans in February 14 2019.
Standing bold behind Malik had Swamy said “I know Satya Pal Malik since 1977, and he is a very senior leader. He was a former MP, Union minister and Governor as well. His political status is very high. I never heard him telling lies. Hence, the Centre should take what he said about the Pulwama attack seriously,” Swamy said on the sidelines of a conclave of law students here.
“The probe agencies agency can ask him respectfully about the evidence he has to support his claims so that they could take action in the matter. There should be no threat to him or raids at his house. The Pulwama attack was a very painful incident and if it happened due to some lapses on our part, action should be taken in the matter. So whatever he said needs to be looked into,” Swamy said.
Swamy also backed the liquor ban in the state, saying that just cigarette smoking causes cancer, the mind gets disturbed after consuming liquor, terming those who sell liquor as traitors.
Nitish may come back to NDA
When asked about Nitish Kumar, Swamy said: “Nitish Kumar and NDA have the same DNA. I am wondering if he will return to NDA. He may change his mind after meeting me.”
