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Now let’s have a look at what L K Advani had to say, “India can no longer ignore the fact that a new and disturbing phase in the terrorist war in this country had begun with a wider spread of local roots even though terrorism's global network continue to be the masterminds of this war. A firm anti-terror action would be high on the priority list of his government’s agenda, if voted to power. POTA would be brought back." Terrorists have no fear because the Congress party and its government is gripped with the fear - the fear of losing vote banks. Doesn’t it sound hopeless? Let it be anytime, anything the politicians are all set to en-cash the opportunity of setting their vote bank right.
A statement from Narendra Modi, who has been referred to as one of the strong headed leaders of the country, “UPA government is only passing time in the office; it’s a faceless, issueless government. I had informed the PM and Home Minister that Delhi would be the next target of terrorists but they completely ignored it and failed to stop the attacks. We need a tough law against terrorism in our state and country.” True, but why is there not a strong push from across. Why are we not having agitations, Dharnas and all those modes of protest which we generally do on issues like reservation, salary hike, or for that matter even the land transfers?
According to Rajnath Singh, “Manmohan Singh government is being paralysed in the face of terrorism by fear of losing vote banks”. If we take this statement seriously then when there are blasts in the BJP ruled states, why is it called a conspiracy and the not the inefficiency? There always lies a big exclamation there. Why politicians blame the other side of the political heads. It always looks like a game of rope pulling!!!
The former president of India, A P J Abdul Kalam, advocated for both anti-terrorist law like POTA and a Federal Investigating Agency. But the honourable Home Minister of this country does not feel that it is important at all. And, imagine what comes as a responsible response to this from the Minister of Home, Shivraj Patil. According to Mr Patil, “Serial blasts in Delhi are similar to the previous blasts in country. There is no need to introduce an "anti-terror law". Even a tougher law was there, when terrorist attacked Parliament. Merely tough laws would not prevent terrorist attacks. Let us not make it a political issue. It is humane issue. Increase the strength of Police forces and strengthen the intelligence agencies. Also a better coordination is needed between states governments”. Well taken but Mr Minister, if what you said is right then all the sentences or punishments should be called off from the book of law, because even though we have death sentence for murders, murders still happen. And even if there are strict provisions for thefts, it is still not curbed. So, should we just call off all the laws?
Chandra Babu Naidu again did not leave an opportunity to blame it all on centre as he established that the centre totally failed in maintaining law and order in the wake of the serial blasts in Delhi and government should now quit if it was not able to handle the situation. Well if that was this simple then there would have been no terrorist outfits.
There were certain sentimental reactions from the religious outfits. As per Abdul Khaleque Madrasi - Vice-rector, Darul-uloom: Darul-uloom didn't agree with the concept of Jehad as espoused by the Indian Mujahiddin and objected the use of Quranic extracts in chest-thumping terror mails by the outfit. Jehad cannot be declared against a government elected by Muslims themselves.
Though some reacted and used the ground for their political messages to reach across, as what could be the better platform than this to initiate a campaign. And some like some of the UPA constituents kept it simple by just condemning the blasts. But there were some who went beyond and extended their support to the SIMI activists. Lalu, Mulayam and Paswan went on shielding SIMI and advocating those associated with the outfit calling then innocent Muslim people. All the three emphasised that the people associated with the SIMI have been unnecessarily dragged into this filth.
But looking into all the reactions there is actually a need to look into some of the points mentioned with a serious consideration. Probably, there is a need for a tougher anti-terror law. A Federal Investigating Agency could prove a help to curb before such blasts and even a thorough investigation post blast would help curb reoccurrence of such incidents. A stronger police force, not just well equipped but even mentally strong force could be a big support. And, last but most important keeping vote bank out of all this and becoming united at such occasions would prove to be a biggest remedy to shove the terrorism off this country. Unless the nation and the leadership realize this soon, today it is the common man, who is being killed but tomorrow the victim of this menace could well be uncommon to the common man. | 
