PM Modi Critiques Congress on National Security and Pakistan Relations

During a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for compromising national security. He questioned those who ask why Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) has not been reclaimed, urging them to reflect on which government allowed Pakistan to seize control of POK. The answer is evident; whenever he mentions Nehru, the Congress party and its supporters become uneasy. 'Moments have consumed us, while centuries have borne the consequences.' The nation continues to suffer from decisions made post-independence.

 

Modi attacked the opposition, stating that terrorists and their leaders are in distress, and some individuals here are also shedding tears. He noted that attempts to undermine surgical strikes and airstrikes failed. When Operation Sindoor was executed, a new tactic emerged—'Why did you stop?'... Oh, the audacity of those who oppose! They seem to need excuses to protest. Thus, not just he, but the entire nation is laughing at them.

 

He emphasized that while India is rapidly moving towards self-reliance, Congress is increasingly reliant on issues from Pakistan. Unfortunately, Congress is importing problems from Pakistan. Modi expressed disbelief that Congress has given Pakistan a clean chit, questioning their claim that the attackers in Pahalgam were from Pakistan and demanding evidence. He remarked that Pakistan is echoing Congress's demands. Referring to a statement made by Congress MP Praniti Shinde in the Lok Sabha, which has since been retracted, Modi stated that she was coerced into labeling Operation Sindoor as a 'spectacle.' This is akin to pouring acid on the wounds of the 26 victims killed by terrorists.

 

Modi pointed out that opposing the armed forces and displaying negativity towards them has been a longstanding attitude of Congress. He noted that statements from Pakistan and those opposing us here are strikingly similar, punctuated with the same full stops and commas. He reiterated his astonishment that Congress has exonerated Pakistan, daring to ask for proof that the Pahalgam attackers were from there. He reiterated his belief that India is a land of peace and prosperity, not war, but emphasized that the path to prosperity and peace is through strength.

 

He lamented that the weak governments of Congress have cost the nation many lives, leading to the loss of loved ones. Terrorism could have been curtailed. His government has demonstrated this over the past 11 years, which serves as substantial evidence. He attributed the flourishing of terrorism during Congress's rule to their appeasement politics. Modi stated that while Pakistan has engaged in war and proxy warfare for decades, Congress governments have neither reviewed the Indus Water Treaty nor rectified Nehru's significant error. However, India has now corrected that historical mistake—taking decisive action. The Indus Water Treaty, which was detrimental to the nation, is now suspended in the interest of the country and farmers. India has made it clear—blood and water cannot flow together.