India Won't Play On Back Foot Against Terror, Our Security Doctrine Has Changed, Says Arun Jaitley

HIGHLIGHTS

• The security doctrine of India has changed now. We attack at the point of origin of terror now: Jaitley

• Jaitley said the fact that senior Congress leaders are speaking the same language is unfortunate and also hurts the sentiments of the country

NEW DELHI: Union ministerArun Jaitleyon Friday slammed Indian Overseas Congress chiefSam Pitrodafor his comments on IAF's air strike on a terror camp inBalakotfollowing the Pulwama attack, terming his statement as "unfortunate" and a "blessing for Pakistan's narrative".

If the 'guru' (teacher) has such thinking, then one can imagine how his student would be, Jaitley said hitting out at remarks of Pitroda, who is a close aide of Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

Jaitley said the fight against terror cannot be won by playing on the back foot and India's security doctrine had evolved to a point where it does not just defend itself, but can also go to the origin of terror and make a pre-emptive strike.

"The security doctrine of India has changed now. We attack at the point of origin of terror now. This is now an ideological battle between those who want to defend India using all possible measures or those who want to fight for India with their hands tied behind their back," Jaitley said.