This refers to the editorial, “Making the enemy pay” (May 4). To take action against Pakistan, the country has to be internally strong and united, which is not the case today. Opposition parties are not leaving any stone unturned to bring down Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity. Ridiculing and casting aspersions on the surgical strikes is a proof of such perverted atmosphere.
It would be worth recalling that during the 2014 elections, Modi was branded by the Opposition as a hawk and enemy of Pakistan and Muslims of India. They were, however, taken by surprise when he invited Pakistan Prime Minister at his oath-taking ceremony and later visited Pakistan, uninvited, in search of peace. Since then, the refrain has totally gone up side down and he is being described as pro-Pakistan; not capable of counter response. It is hoped that good sense will prevail amongst the opposition parties and they will not only stand by the Prime Minister but will also offer constructive suggestions rather than talking in ambiguous terms and raising the pulse of the electorate.