Congress’s sympathy with Pakistan an alarming signal: BJP’s Tarun Chugh

New Delhi, Apr 29: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday accused the Congress party and the INDIA alliance of sending “alarming signals” to the nation through their comments in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Chugh questioned the Congress party’s national commitment, asking whether it stands “with India or Pakistan.” “Congress’s sympathy with Pakistan is an alarming signal to the nation,” Chugh said, referring to recent statements by opposition leaders. “On the one hand, the Congress talks about unity, and on the other, its leaders give statements that weaken India and embolden Pakistan.”

He continued, “Are these leaders speaking out of ignorance, or is it a deliberate strategy to malign India on the global stage? Their words are becoming ammunition in Pakistan’s anti-India propaganda war.” Chugh also targeted the Gandhi family, saying, “From Robert Vadra justifying terrorism on communal lines to Saifuddin Soz giving a clean chit to Pakistan, the Congress seems more concerned about Pakistan’s image than India’s security.”

He cited remarks by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his ministers to further his point. “Siddaramaiah says war is unnecessary, while his ministers suggest terrorists didn’t ask for religion before killing. Such rhetoric borders on anti-nationalism,” Chugh said.

Taking aim at other Congress leaders, he added, “Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar yet again echoed Pakistani narratives by blaming partition for the Pahalgam massacre. Himachal’s Agriculture Minister claims ‘the world is spitting on India.’ Ironically, while countries like the US, Russia, UAE, Australia, and Saudi Arabia are standing with India, Congress leaders choose to echo ISI talking points.” Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice, Chugh said, “The Prime Minister has vowed to eliminate the terrorists and punish them in a way they can never imagine. This is the decisive voice India needs — not Congress’s confused, fractured, and dangerous politics.”

He further asked, “Is Congress still the party that stands with India, or has it become a PR wing for Pakistan? These leaders are trying to become the charming stars of Pakistani media.”

Chugh concluded with a call for accountability from the opposition: “Congress must come clean, will they apologise or continue to support those who speak the language of the enemy? The country deserves clarity, not confusion. In moments of national pain, Congress turns into a party of a hundred voices, each more disconnected from national interest than the last. The question now is simple: Whose side is the Congress on?” The remarks come amid a charged political climate as the country grapples with the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.