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The Congress party has launched a sharp offensive against the Modi government's handling of recent military and diplomatic tensions with Pakistan. Pawan Khera has raised critical questions about the government's transparency regarding Operation Sindoor and alleged intelligence failures. The party is particularly focused on challenging the government's silence on Donald Trump's claims about brokering a ceasefire. These accusations highlight growing political tensions and demand for accountability in India's national security discourse.

Key Points: Congress Challenges Modi's Silence on Pak Ceasefire Claim

  • Congress questions Centre's forewarning of Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
  • Demands explanation for Trump's ceasefire narrative
  • Seeks accountability for Pahalgam intelligence failure
  • Criticizes government's diplomatic handling
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Cong steps up offensive, questions Centre's silence on 'forewarning' Pak and Trump's ceasefire claims

Congress demands answers from Modi govt on Pakistan operation, Trump's ceasefire claims, and Pahalgam massacre intelligence failure

"Why is the government evasive on answers regarding the Pahalgam carnage? - Pawan Khera, Congress Leader"

New Delhi, May 20

Stepping up attack at the Centre over claims of avenging the Pahalgam massacre and the ceasefire 'understanding' in the middle of military conflict, the Congress party on Tuesday said the government owes an answer to the nation on multiple questions.

Pawan Khera, while speaking to IANS, said, "The government must answer why the External Affairs Minister Jaishankar forewarned Pakistan ahead of Operation Sindoor, which in turn, led to the escape of most wanted terrorists like Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed from their hideouts."

He demanded that the government come clean on why the information about Operation Sindoor was given to Pakistan, prior to India's military strikes and why the External Affairs Minister as well as the Prime Minister are silent on the issue.

Khera also tore into the Modi government over its silence on US President Donald Trump's claims that it was his administration which brokered a truce between the two nations.

He demanded answers to why India announced a ceasefire 'understanding' when our forces were hitting Pakistan hard.

"Donald Trump stated not just once but seven times that it was at his insistence and warning of disruption of trade that the two countries agreed to a ceasefire. Why the Prime Minister or any of his ministers is not contesting this claim," he asked.

He further asked, "Why was the government evasive on answers regarding the Pahalgam carnage? Who is to blame for intelligence failure, and why has no one been held accountable?"

Congress leader also asked why the people of Poonch were not informed beforehand. Notably, after India hit multiple targets inside Pakistan, the latter resorted to heavy mortar shelling across the border, inflicting heavy damage in Poonch and resulting in over a dozen deaths.

The chairman of AICC's Media and Publicity Department, when questioned on Nishan-e-Pakistan jibe by BJP, a swipe targeted at Rahul Gandhi, said that it was their leaders, including Morarji Desai and Lal Krishna Advani, who stood in line for the honour because of their affinity and appreciation of Pakistani icons.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
These are serious questions that need answers. If we warned Pakistan before military action, it defeats the whole purpose! Our soldiers risk their lives while terrorists get advance notice? Shocking if true. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Why is Congress raising this now after so many years? This seems like political mudslinging before elections. If they had proof, they should have presented it earlier. Both parties need to stop playing politics with national security.
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Amit S.
The Trump ceasefire claim is worrying. If America mediated, it shows weakness in our foreign policy. We should handle our matters with Pakistan ourselves. No foreign power should get credit for peace in our region.
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Sunita R.
Whatever the truth may be, the Pahalgam victims deserve justice. Intelligence failures cost lives - whether it's UPA or NDA rule, accountability must be fixed. Stop blaming each other and focus on protecting our borders better. 🙏
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Vikram J.
The Nishan-e-Pakistan debate is childish. Our leaders should focus on current issues rather than digging up old honors. Pakistan policy needs maturity - neither unnecessary aggression nor unwarranted softness. Strong but sensible approach needed.

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