In Jaipur, Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore said India should back Pakistan if a war erupts between Washington and Islamabad, igniting immediate condemnation from the opposition.
Congress posted a scathing X comment labeling the remark as "BJP’s love for Pakistan" and calling the party treasonous.
Shama Mohamed, a senior Congress leader, demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah clarify the government’s position on Pakistan.
Rathore, in an interview with IANS, said the party’s opposition to Pakistan remains firm, citing the Pulwama attack and ongoing terrorism sponsorship.
He dismissed the allegations, stressing that India’s stance against Pakistan’s terrorist support is unwavering.
The incident has set the stage for a parliamentary debate where Congress will seek a formal response from Modi and Amit Shah.