Congress' views on Army similar to those of Pakistan, says PM Modi

He also cited the example of Arunachal Pradesh where AFSPA was revoked from a few districts

Attacking the Congress over its manifesto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said its election pledges are soft on terror and echo views on the Army that are similar to those of Pakistan.
 

In an interview to CNN-News 18, he said the Congress manifesto talks about removing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which amounts to sending soldiers to the gallows. He also exuded confidence that the BJP will again form the government with a bigger mandate as compared to 2014. 
 

“There is a world of difference on many parameters. We are at the crossroads of eliminating terrorism. Terrorists are