New Delhi: Charging the government with failure to project Pakistan's terror antecedents internationally, the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha on April 22 said post- Iraq war, India's perception of cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir does not match with that of the international community.

This failure, the members said, would now put the onus on New Delhi to fight its own battle to end the menace.

Taking part in a discussion on the working of the Home Ministry, the Opposition painted a dismal picture of the law and order in the country and called for immediate steps to stop misuse of POTA (prevention of Terrorism Act).

The Opposition members also called for overhauling of police and para-military forces to ensure better discipline.

Disagreeing with government's contention that its fight against terrorism had become a global one, senior Congress member Pranab Mukhurjhee said, "our perception of the cross-border terrorism in J&K does not match with that of the international community or else Pakistan would have been declared a rogue state."

"Our fight against terrorism is a lone battle and we shall have to fight it on our own."

Charging the government with failure to protect the right of citizens to life and security, Mukherjee urged it to usher in administrative reforms for better governance.

CPM's (Communist Party of India-Marxist) Sarla Maheshwari wanted to know what was the Home Minister doing when minorities were being targeted in Gujarat.

PTI