Congress Leaders Reflect on 26/11 Decisions Amid Media Misrepresentation
Congress figures Pawan Kumar Bansal and P Chidambaram discuss India's measured response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Bansal emphasizes the party's consistent stance against third-party interference, while Chidambaram clarifies his statements on alleged U.S. influence, criticizing media for misquoting him.
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In a recent statement, Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal emphasized that the Indian government's decisions post the 26/11 Mumbai attacks were made with careful consideration of the circumstances at the time. Speaking to ANI, Bansal reiterated Congress's longstanding opposition to any third-party interference in India-Pakistan relations.
Bansal remarked, "Since 1947, the Congress party has maintained a steadfast policy against external interference in bilateral talks with Pakistan. The issue of why a military response was not taken after the 2008 Mumbai attack shouldn't even be raised. Each situation is unique, and decisions are context-dependent."
Adding to the discourse, former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram faced controversy over remarks attributed to him in a media interview. Clarifying his position, Chidambaram explained the pressures faced by India globally to avoid escalation post-attack and criticized the media for misrepresenting his statements as 'US stopped us from retaliating after the 26/11 attack.' Chidambaram expressed his frustration over the media's tendency to misconstrue political statements.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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