"In a covert way, Pakistan has supported the Parliament attack by passing this resolution. Talks and terror cannot go together... The time has come to teach Pakistan a lesson which it understands," BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar told reporters.
Asked to elaborate on what he meant by this, the Rajya Sabha MP said the lesson to be taught to Pakistan has to be spelt out by the Congress and the government should come out clearly on this.
He further maintained that any slackness on India's part in dealing with Pakistan or "even going strictly by the rule book" will not lead to that country learning its lessons.
He charged that the UPA government does not have an action plan.
"We need a foolproof plan. Pakistan can attack us at will but yet this government is treating each terror attack as an isolated incident," he said.
BJP also cautioned against another Sharm-el-Sheikh-like agreement with Pakistan or falling into its trap of internationalising the issue.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
