07-27-2006, 01:56 AM
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Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
The BJP on Wednesday accused the <b>UPA Government of enabling jihadi infiltration in the armed forces by carrying out what it called a 'special recruitment drive for minorities'.</b>
Party's Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha Vijay Kumar Malhotra charged the Government with lifting surveillance on madarsas suspected of holding jihadi classes.
<b>"There have been reports of LeT's infiltration into the Air Force and terrorists joining the Army. These things have happened because the Government has given a go-ahead to jehadis to join the armed forces by allowing recruitment drive for minorities in military,"</b> Malhotra told media persons.
Malhotra alleged that Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal himself has spoken about such a drive.
The BJP leader also flayed Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil for his "clean chit" to madarsas, alleging such a move was aimed at lifting surveillance on Islamic schools suspected of carrying out anti-India activities.
<b>"There is no surveillance in madarsas along Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh borders today, which is a matter of serious concern,"</b> he said.
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Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
The BJP on Wednesday accused the <b>UPA Government of enabling jihadi infiltration in the armed forces by carrying out what it called a 'special recruitment drive for minorities'.</b>
Party's Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha Vijay Kumar Malhotra charged the Government with lifting surveillance on madarsas suspected of holding jihadi classes.
<b>"There have been reports of LeT's infiltration into the Air Force and terrorists joining the Army. These things have happened because the Government has given a go-ahead to jehadis to join the armed forces by allowing recruitment drive for minorities in military,"</b> Malhotra told media persons.
Malhotra alleged that Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal himself has spoken about such a drive.
The BJP leader also flayed Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil for his "clean chit" to madarsas, alleging such a move was aimed at lifting surveillance on Islamic schools suspected of carrying out anti-India activities.
<b>"There is no surveillance in madarsas along Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh borders today, which is a matter of serious concern,"</b> he said.
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