Terrorists resorting to targeted killings in Kashmir to bring back fear: RSS chief

Nagpur | Friday | 15th October, 2021

Summary:

Nagpur, Oct 15 (PTI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said terrorists were carrying out "targeted killings" in Jammu and Kashmir to instill fear, and asserted that military preparedness on the borders must remain very high.Addressing the annual Vijayadashmi rally of the Sangh at Reshimbagh Ground here, he also called for a reformulation of the National Population Policy and also touched on the issue of control of Hindu temples.

Consul General of Israel at Mumbai Kobbi Shoshani, Union minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis were also present at the event.

Bhagwat in his speech also stressed the need to regulate OTT platforms and expressed concerns over `uncontrolled" cryptocurrencies and the drug menace.

Referring to his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the RSS chief said after the nullification of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, common people there were reaping benefits.

But efforts were now needed for emotional integration of the region with the rest of the country.

"The minds should connect.