In New Delhi on October 9, BJP’s national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari held a press conference at the party’s central office. He took the floor to confront Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Bhandari asked whether Sonia Gandhi, who he claims used her political influence, stopped India from striking back at Pakistan after the 26/11 bombings. He said the Home Minister, the Army, the Air Force, and other ministers were ready to hit Pakistan, but Sonia’s “vote‑bank politics” prevented a response. He wants the Gandhi‑Vadodara family to “come clean” because this issue concerns India’s national security.
He also questioned Rahul Gandhi’s curiosity about the number of Indian jets lost during a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack—a strike given full green light by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhandari criticized the Congress for challenging the bravery of Indian forces in Operation Sindoor, arguing the party has a “soft corner” for Pakistan.
Bhandari said the Congress never allowed the Army to act freely against terrorists while it was in power. He cited former defence adviser P. Chidambram, who said a retaliatory strike crossed his mind but global pressure stopped it. Bhandari demanded Chidambram explain who stopped the attack, pointing to a UPA‑era minister who chose not to launch a strike when the cabinet, the Army, and the Air Force were all on board.
The spokesperson’s remarks highlight the ongoing debate in India about how the country should respond to terrorist attacks and the role of political leaders in shaping that response.
Source: aninews
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