Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:45am on 10 May 2024,Friday Politics
BJP slammed Congress after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar praised Pakistan, accusing Congress of siding with Pakistan and its terrorism. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a BJP leader, criticized Congress, citing Aiyar and Sam Pitroda's comments as part of Congress' pro-Pakistan stance. Aiyar's remarks, advocating dialogue with Pakistan due to its nuclear capabilities, sparked controversy. In a viral video, Aiyar emphasized the importance of respecting Pakistan to avoid conflict, citing its possession of nuclear weapons. He suggested that showing respect could prevent Pakistan from using its nuclear arsenal against India. The incident adds to the ongoing friction between BJP and Congress regarding their approaches to Pakistan-related matters.