Chidambaram’s Pahalgam Remarks Spark BJP Fury: Congress Accused of Pakistan Sympathy
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s comments questioning Pakistan’s role in the recent Pahalgam terror attack have ignited a fierce political firestorm. He suggested the involvement of “homegrown terrorists,” a statement swiftly condemned by the BJP.
The BJP accused the Congress party of exhibiting a pro-Pakistan stance, citing Chidambaram’s remarks as evidence of appeasement. The party demanded a clarification and apology from the Congress leadership.
Chidambaram, however, strongly refuted the BJP’s allegations. He claimed his statement had been deliberately misrepresented and taken out of context, triggering a war of words between the two parties.
The controversy comes at a sensitive time, with heightened security concerns across Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam attack on July 28, 2025. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining peace and security in the region and the deep political divisions surrounding counter-terrorism strategies.
