Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday responded to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s remarks urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring back the alleged masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks from Pakistan, drawing comparisons with recent US actions in Venezuela.
Owaisi had cited reports of US military operations in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, stating that India should take similar steps to ensure justice for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Reacting to the statement, BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana said that India’s approach to counter-terrorism under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government has been responsible and measured.
“India responds to terrorism by targeting terrorists, not nations. As the world’s largest democracy, we believe in maintaining constructive relations with all our neighbours and do not act under provocation,” Khatana said.
Bihar minister Dilip Jaiswal also dismissed Owaisi’s remarks, calling them sensational in nature. “Asaduddin Owaisi is known for making attention-seeking statements. He is now offering advice to the US President. I hope President Donald Trump considers it,” Jaiswal said.
During a public rally on Saturday, Owaisi had urged the Prime Minister to take decisive steps against individuals he described as responsible for planning the 26/11 attacks, referencing names of Pakistan-based terror leaders. He also referred to recent global military actions while making his appeal.
The BJP, however, reiterated that India’s counter-terror strategy prioritises national security, international law, and diplomatic responsibility, while continuing its commitment to combating terrorism in all forms.
