Political Sparring: Congress and BJP Clash Over Israel-Gaza Conflict and Domestic Terrorism Narrative
The BJP criticized Congress for Sonia Gandhi's op-ed on Israel's Gaza campaign and Priyanka Gandhi's alleged failure to identify Pahalgam terror victims as Hindus. Congress counterattacked, citing the BJP's inability to address domestic terrorism issues. The debate highlighted contrasting political strategies focusing on minority appeasement and national sentiment.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the Congress party following an article by Sonia Gandhi concerning Israel's military actions in Gaza. The BJP accused Congress of pandering to the Muslim votebank at the expense of addressing domestic terrorism targeting Hindus.
During a Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Priyanka Gandhi criticized the BJP-led government for security lapses leading to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The attack left 25 Indians dead. Priyanka stressed the humanity of victims, challenging the political narrative.
The BJP claimed Congress's stance shows disconnect from national sentiments. Sonia Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Israel's assault, calling it a betrayal of constitutional values. She condemned Hamas's October attacks, urging consistent condemnation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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