Key Points

The BJP has raised serious questions about the Congress leadership's handling of the 26/11 terror attacks. Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari directly questioned whether Sonia Gandhi personally intervened to prevent India from striking back at Pakistan. He accused the Gandhi family of consistently undermining India's military operations and having a soft corner for Pakistan. The BJP is demanding answers about who in the UPA government ultimately decided against retaliating despite support from military leaders and ministers.

Key Points: BJP Questions Sonia Gandhi Over UPA 26/11 Pakistan Response

  • BJP questions Sonia Gandhi's alleged intervention against military strike on Pakistan
  • Rahul Gandhi criticized for focusing on fallen jets during Pahalgam operation
  • Congress party accused of being Pakistan's A-team with soft corner
  • P Chidambram's statement about global pressure preventing retaliation scrutinized
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BJP questions Sonia Gandhi over UPA govt response to Pak after 26/11

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari demands answers from Sonia Gandhi about alleged intervention preventing India's military response to Pakistan after 26/11 attacks.

"Did Sonia Gandhi personally intervene to ensure that India did not give a befitting reply to Pakistan after the 26/11 attack? - Pradeep Bhandari"

New Delhi, October 9

BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari held a press conference in the capital city today at the BJP central office, where he questioned Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi with regard to the 26/11 attacks.

"At the time of the attack, when the Home Minister, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and the ministers were in favour of a responsive strike on Pakistan, did Sonia Gandhi personally intervene to ensure that India did not give a befitting reply to Pakistan after the 26/11 attack? Was it her vote bank politics which compelled her to do so?," he said.

He further asserted that the Gandhi-Vadra family needs to come clean, as the matter concerns national security. Bhandari recalled that Rahul Gandhi was more curious to know about the number of fallen Indian jets during India's responsive strike on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, where the Indian armed forces were given "complete freedom" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Why is it that the Gandhi-Vadra family, right from 26/11 to now, have been questioning the valour of the Indian forces in Operation Sindoor?" he asked.

He alleged that the Congress party is Pakistan's A-team and has a soft corner for it. He further claimed that Sonia Gandhi and the Gandhi-Vadra family are personally responsible for this.

The BJP Spokesperson stated that even though the Army was prepared, the Congress party never gave them the complete freedom to take down terrorists during their time in power.

He referred to a statement by P. Chidambram where he said that the thought of a responsive strike had crossed his mind, but there was global pressure, hence India did not retaliate. Bhandari further questioned who stopped the attack if Chindambram himself wished for the strike to happen, along with other ministers and army officials.

"P. Chidambram must answer this question because when the cabinet ministers, the Indian Army, the IAF and the rest of the nation wanted an attack on Pakistan, who was that one minister in the UPA government who decided against it," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support holding leaders accountable, these allegations need concrete proof. National security shouldn't become a political football. Both parties should focus on strengthening our defense capabilities rather than blaming each other.
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Arjun K
The contrast is clear - UPA era we were hesitant, Modi government gave armed forces complete freedom. Remember Surgical Strikes and Balakot? That's the strong leadership India needs! 💪
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Sarah B
As someone who lost a relative in 26/11, this brings back painful memories. We deserved a stronger response back then. The families of victims have been waiting for answers for too long. 😔
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Vikram M
Chidambaram's statement about global pressure makes sense. In 2008, India's economy was different and we had different international equations. Sometimes restraint is the wiser choice, even if it's unpopular.
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Kavya N
Enough of political mudslinging! Let's focus on how we can prevent such attacks in future. Our intelligence agencies need better coordination and modern technology. Jai Hind! 🙏

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