Pehalgam Attack : In the aftermath of the recent deadly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, a wave of outrage and grief has swept the nation. As the families of innocent victims continue to mourn, political debates are intensifying around one central question—who is accountable for this security failure?
Since Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory, its law and order situation has been directly under the jurisdiction of the Union Home Ministry, currently headed by Amit Shah. Over the last seven years, the Centre has maintained tight administrative and security control over the region. In such a scenario, many are now asking: Shouldn’t the Home Minister be held directly responsible for lapses in security?
“Had such an attack occurred under a different government, there would have been a nationwide outcry demanding the Home Minister’s resignation,” said a senior political analyst.
“Resignation in such cases is often considered a symbol of moral responsibility,” another observer noted.
The opposition parties have been vocal, pointing out that if this incident had happened under their watch, resignation demands would have flooded the headlines and Parliament. They argue that in a truly accountable democracy, such major lapses must not be met with just condolence messages but with real political consequences.
Now, the nation waits to see—will Amit Shah accept moral responsibility and step down, or will the matter be limited to official statements and visits?
