New Delhi: Amid the heated political scenario in the country, in the wake of Lok Sabha elections, Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela took a jibe at Bharatiya Janta Party government. Comparing the Godhra incident with deadly Pulwama attack, where 40 Indian soldiers lost their lives, Vaghela said “The attack on soldiers was a conspiracy by the government”. He also raised questions on Balakot air strikes by Indian Air Force.

Vaghela said “The car that was used in Pulwama attack, which had explosives in it was registered in Gujarat. Like Godhra, even Pulwama was a kind of strategy”. He also said “BJP using terrorism to grasp votes”.

Speaking further on Balakot Airstrikes, Vaghela said “No one died Balakot air strikes. No international agency could prove that 200 terrorists were killed. Balakot air strikes were a well planned tactical. This was ought to happen”.

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A car from CRPF convoy was blasted and reduced to rubbles by terrorists on February 14 in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident claimed the lives of 40 Indian soldiers and left several injured.

Pakistan’s terror outfit JeM claimed the responsibility of the attack.