Home Minister should create an atmosphere of peace: BJP

BJP today condemned as "unfortunate" Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement on security situation in the country since the Mumbai terror attack and said his job was to instil a feeling of safety and security among the people.

BJP on Wednesday condemned as "unfortunate" Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement on security situation in the country since the Mumbai terror attack and said his job was to instil a feeling of safety and security among the people.

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"I am absolutely perturbed to hear the statement of the Home Minster. It is unfortunate and we condemn it. It is an irresponsible statement," BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

He said Chidambaram should not make statements which give rise to pessimism.

Prasad was reacting to the Home Minister's remarks that 12 to 13 terror strikes, which could have been like Mumbai or Delhi attacks, were neutralised in 2009.

"It is the job of the Home Minister to ensure that people feel safe and secure. He should create an atmosphere of hope and security," Prasad said.

He asked Chidambaram to inform the people of the steps being taken to prevent a 26/11-type attack in India.

"He should tell us what steps are being taken to handle 26/11-like attacks....We cannot wish away 26/11 as a collective failure," he said.