LoC killings: Bihar minister gives Pakistan a clean chit - IBNLive

Jamui: After the controversy over statement by Bihar minister Bhim Singh on the killing of five Indian soldiers along LoC, his colleague in the Nitish Kumar government has now raised hackles by giving a clean chit to Pakistan over the issue. "I don't believe Pakistan was involved in the attack on our soldiers. It is likely the work of elements trying to create a rift between our countries. The people should stop their protests. Now, is not the time to heighten tensions further," Bihar Agriculture Minisetr Narendra Singh said on Saturday. Singh's remark has come as a further embarrassment for the Bihar government. "Pakistan is our younger brother and a neighbour," he commented when asked about the firing incident in which jawans of 21st Bihar Regiment were killed when they were patrolling along LoC on Tuesday. Four of the five armymen killed were from Bihar. "I don't believe Pakistan was involved in the attack. It is likely the work of elements trying to create a rift between us," Narendra Singh said. On Thursday, Rural Works and Panchayati Raj Minister Bhim Singh had said that policemen and soldiers are recruited to make sacrifices for the nation, for which he later apologised after his comments created a furore. Meanwhile, Bihar BJP leaders took strong exception to the Agriculture Minister's statement saying it speaks "volumes on Singh's mental bankruptcy". The minister's comments go against the Indian government's stated position and sentiments of the people, BJP leaders Mangal Pandey and Giriraj Singh said. "The statement is yet another case of disrespect to the supreme sacrifices made by our soldiers and grief of their families and the country as a whole," the BJP leaders said, alleging the JD(U) has taken a contrary view apparently for its minority appeasement politics for votebank. (With additional information from PTI) (For updates you can share with your friends, follow IBNLive on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest) #loc killings #bihar #nitish kumar #narendra singh #jdu #bjp Saving the Western Ghats: Exploring Kerala India Positive: Stories of good work and pride Hrithik talks about 'Krrish 3', says there's a superhero in everyone Overdrive: Review of Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid via Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFeie5CgzaNJ_FGE9kItLVHO8wfIQ&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/loc-killings-bihar-minister-gives-pakistan-a-clean-chit/413301-37-64.html

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