When Pota was operational during NDA's time, some of the most audacious terrorist attacks took place - Parliament, Akshardhaam, Reghuram Mandir etc So attacks will take place, with or without such laws.
The problem is more deeper. An advisory warning will not help state governments. In Karnataka the Police came across evidence of a blast in Channapatna - 50 kms from Bangalore, a day earlier and recovered a car full of explosives. The State government did nothing. This despite a central government advisory to be on high alert - 3 days before the blast.
The Centre gave an advisory warning to Gujarat 3 days before the blast. Despite Bangalore blast, the State government did nothing. The Gujarat government instead commenting on the Bangalore blast boasted on TV that such terror strikes would not hit Gujarat.
Instead of mainstreaming disgruntled sections of society - Naxalites, Muslims etc, the BJP and Hindutva follwers isolate them further. As long as this happens, POTA or even a stronger law will not help.
The Gujarat government complain that Central warning was not actionable. OK. Now that the blast has taken place, can they crack the case and bring the terrorist to book. At least if they do that, there is some hope.
RE:Why Pota??
by neeta bajaj on Jul 28, 2008 12:11 PM Permalink
What an intelligent deduction. High time the hollow slogans & mad goons of BJP exposed to gullible fools who vote for them. Advani's greedy desire of PM chair is cause of all communal grief.
RE:Why Pota??
by VISHWANATHA on Jul 28, 2008 12:22 PM Permalink
Neeta Bajaj, You think Whether Advani greedy or Sonai Miano Greedy, Crore of Crore Rs. spent on puchase of MPs During Trust Vote. Then you do not speak. Aware of Seculars.
RE:Why Pota??
by amit anand on Jul 28, 2008 01:58 PM Permalink
When SIMI was banned during BJP regime, Mulayam Singh Yadav had given it a CLEAN CHIT. He was the CM of UP at that time & "mullah" Mulayam found no fault with SIMI. Years after its the same SIMI which has killed & maimed hundreds in Ahmedabad & Bangalore. Mulayam is lucky, his son has not been killed in these blasts but he must see the wet eyes of the father who could not see his own son's mutilated body.People like Mullah Mulayam deserved to be asked how many more Hindus will be killed because of their appaeasement policies towards the muslims.
