Congress Leaders Clarify Stance on 26/11 Response Amidst Media Misinterpretation
Congress figures, Pawan Kumar Bansal and P Chidambaram, address India's strategic decisions post 26/11 attacks, refuting claims of US intervention. Bansal emphasizes Congress's resistance to third-party meddling, while Chidambaram expresses frustration over media misquotes regarding India's diplomatic stance and decision-making during the UPA leadership.
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In a recent discourse over India's response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal emphasized that decisions vary with time and context. Speaking on Friday, Bansal highlighted the Congress's long-standing opposition to external involvement in India-Pakistan affairs, underlining the party's consistent policy since 1947.
Bansal stated, 'The issue of not attacking Pakistan post-26/11 should not arise,' citing strengthened intelligence and preparedness as key responses. While maintaining friendly international relations, he stressed India's firm stance against terrorism, particularly accusations towards Pakistan in this context.
Meanwhile, former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram clarified remarks attributed to him in a TV interview, countering claims of US influence over India's decisions post-26/11. He voiced frustration over media distortions, reiterating the independent decision-making executed during the Manmohan Singh-led government.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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