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| After supporting Article 370 abrogation, Salman Khurshid launches a veiled attack on Congress | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 2: Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid has launched a veiled attack on his own party, accusing it of prioritizing political interests over national unity in the wake of India’s counter-terrorism efforts following the Pahalgam terror attack. Khurshid, who supported the abrogation of Article 370, expressed dismay over internal party opposition to all-party delegations sent abroad to garner global support for India’s Operation Sindoor.
In a post on X, Khurshid wrote, “When on mission against terrorism, to carry India’s message to the world, it’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances. Is it so difficult to be patriotic?” His remarks highlight growing tensions within the Congress party over its stance on national security issues.
Khurshid is part of an all-party delegation, including senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, and Anand Sharma, tasked with presenting India’s position on Operation Sindoor to various nations. However, the Congress party has criticized the composition of these delegations, particularly as the four leaders were selected without formal party approval. The party’s objections intensified after Tharoor publicly endorsed the government’s messaging, prompting some Congress colleagues to label him a “super spokesperson of the BJP.”
The Congress also faced backlash for questioning India’s military losses during Operation Sindoor, a counter-terrorism mission launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s controversial remark, “Our MPs are roamin “When on a mission against terrorism, to carry India’s message to the world, it’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances. Is it so difficult to be patriotic?”
Khurshid’s comments come days after he publicly supported the abrogation of Article 370, stating, “Kashmir had a major problem for a long time. Much of that was reflected in the thinking of the government in an article called 370 of the Constitution, which somehow gave an impression that it was separate from the rest of the country.” He noted that the abrogation ended this perception, paving the way for elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a 65% voter turnout and the formation of an elected government. Khurshid criticized those seeking to “undo” the progress and prosperity achieved in Kashmir post-abrogation.
As part of the all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, Khurshid recently visited Indonesia to advocate India’s stance on Operation Sindoor. Both leaders reported a favorable response from the Indonesian side, signaling international support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts.
Khurshid’s remarks underscore a broader rift within the Congress party, as it grapples with balancing its political strategy and national security priorities. The party’s criticism of the government’s actions, coupled with internal disagreements over the delegation’s role, has sparked a debate about its commitment to a unified stance against terrorism.
As India continues its diplomatic outreach to rally global support, Khurshid’s call for patriotism over political calculations serves as a reminder of the challenges in aligning party interests with national objectives. |
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