Official Content Creator for Pakistan”? BJP Slams Congress Over Kharge’s Kashmir Remarks
In a political face-off that's heating up just before the elections, the BJP has come out swinging, branding the Congress party as the “official content creator for Pakistan”. The trigger? A fiery speech made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of cancelling a Kashmir visit after receiving prior intelligence about a terror attack.
This statement hasn’t just sparked controversy—it’s ignited a political storm.
🔥 What Did Kharge Actually Say?
At a ‘Samvidhan Bachao’ (Save the Constitution) rally in Ranchi, Mallikarjun Kharge took a direct dig at PM Modi. He claimed that Modi had prior knowledge—an intelligence input—about the impending terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. According to Kharge, the Prime Minister backed out of his Kashmir visit after this warning, but didn't take further action to protect civilians and tourists in the region.
“When an intelligence report says it’s unsafe to visit, why didn’t you alert the local police, border forces, or intelligence agencies to tighten security for everyone?” asked Kharge.
He went on to say, “You cancelled your own trip, Mr Prime Minister, but didn’t deploy additional security for the people who were actually there—why?”
The attack, which happened on April 22 in Pahalgam, tragically claimed the lives of 26 individuals, most of whom were tourists.
🛑 BJP Fires Back – And It’s Fierce
The BJP didn’t take Kharge’s words lightly. In fact, they came out all guns blazing.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan didn’t hold back. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“Congress has now reduced itself to a destructive opposition. The country needs to decide—do we stand united against terrorism or give space to Congress’s toxic politics and rumour mongering?”
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla went a step further, saying:
“This isn’t a slip of tongue or a personal opinion. What Mr Kharge said is now the official stand of the Congress party. And that’s deeply disturbing.”
He accused Congress of displaying "pro-Pakistan behaviour" ever since the all-party meeting following the attack.
💥 Rahul Gandhi’s Silence Questioned
As the war of words escalated, BJP leader CR Kesavan took a sharp jab at Congress scion Rahul Gandhi. He asked why Gandhi remained silent even after such a heavy statement from his party president.
“Kharge just made an explosive and irresponsible remark. But Rahul Gandhi, the so-called face of the Congress, remains completely silent. Is this silence strategic or just cowardice?” he asked.
Kesavan argued that being the Leader of Opposition comes with responsibility. “You can’t disappear when your party is fuelling controversy,” he added.
🧠 Intelligence Failure or Political Spin?
One of the biggest claims made by Kharge was that the Centre had admitted to an intelligence lapse during the all-party meeting post the terror attack. He claimed that the Modi government knew a terror strike was likely, yet did nothing substantial to secure the region.
“The PM knew, the Centre knew, yet no preventive measures were taken. That’s not just an oversight, that’s criminal negligence,” Kharge insisted.
He also stated that the BJP’s approach to terrorism was now more about optics and less about action.
But BJP leaders dismissed this as political propaganda, accusing Congress of lowering the morale of the armed forces.
🇮🇳 National Security vs. Political Narrative
BJP’s Jharkhand unit chief, Babulal Marandi, criticized Kharge’s comments, calling them “uncalled for at a time when India is at a decisive point in its fight against terrorism.”
“At a time when our soldiers are putting their lives on the line and tensions with Pakistan are high, making such inflammatory statements is not just irresponsible—it’s dangerous,” said Marandi.
He added that such remarks not only demoralize the forces but also give ammunition to enemies across the border.
🎯 Key Takeaways From This Political Tussle
Let’s break this down into key highlights:
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✅ Congress chief Kharge accused PM Modi of cancelling a Kashmir visit after receiving a prior terror alert.
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❌ BJP slammed the remarks, calling Congress the “official content creator for Pakistan.”
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🧩 BJP claims Kharge’s speech is not just personal but now Congress’s official party line.
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🧏♂️ Rahul Gandhi’s silence on the matter was harshly criticized by BJP leaders.
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💣 Congress claims an intelligence failure, BJP calls it a “narrative war” damaging national unity.
⚖️ Politics or Patriotism?
One cannot deny the sensitive nature of Kharge’s accusations. When it comes to national security, especially in conflict-prone zones like Kashmir, even a small statement can have massive repercussions—not just politically, but diplomatically and socially.
The real question now is—are such statements part of an effort to hold the government accountable, or is this just political opportunism ahead of elections?
🗣️ The Larger Debate
This is not just a Kharge vs Modi battle anymore. It’s turned into a larger debate about what role opposition parties should play in a democracy when it comes to national security.
Should they speak up and question the government, even if it means raising uncomfortable questions?
Or should they draw a line when national morale and international reputation are at stake?
🇮🇳 Final Word – India First or Party First?
At a time when the nation is still grieving the loss of lives in the Pahalgam attack, and when soldiers are standing firm on the borders, the country needs unity, not division.
While criticism is healthy in any democracy, when it starts resembling propaganda—or worse, echoing foreign narratives—lines must be drawn.
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