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Prime Minister Modi has launched a strong attack on the Congress party over their handling of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He referenced a recent interview by former Home Minister P Chidambaram where he discussed the UPA government's decision not to retaliate against Pakistan. Modi demanded that Congress reveal who made the decision to stop Indian forces from taking action under foreign pressure. The Prime Minister contrasted this with his government's strong response to terrorism, including Operation Sindoor.

Key Points: Modi Slams Congress Weakness on 26/11 Attacks Citing Chidambaram

  • Modi demands Congress reveal who stopped forces from attacking Pakistan after 26/11
  • Cites Chidambaram interview discussing UPA government's restraint
  • Accuses Congress of sending message of surrender to terrorism
  • Highlights current government's strong response including Operation Sindoor
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PM Modi slams Congress for 26/11 response, says UPA gave message of weakness

PM Modi attacks Congress over 26/11 response, demands answers on why India didn't retaliate against Pakistan under foreign pressure.

"This weakness of Congress strengthened the terrorists and weakened national security - PM Narendra Modi"

Mumbai, October 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the then Congress-led UPA government for showing "weakness" after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, saying that under the BJP-led government, national security remains the top priority and decisive action has been taken against Pakistan after terror strikes.

Without naming him, PM Modi referred to a recent interview of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, in which he discussed the UPA government's response to Pakistan following the 26/11 attacks.

Chidambaram, who became Home Minister after the attacks and following Shivraj Patil's resignation, had said that retaliation had crossed his mind, but the government chose to exercise restraint under global pressure.

Referring to his remarks, the Prime Minister asked the Congress to reveal who decided to stop the security forces from attacking Pakistan under foreign influence, asserting that the nation has the right to know.

Highlighting Mumbai's importance, PM Modi said, "Mumbai is not only the economic capital city but also one of the most vibrant cities in India. That is why terrorists chose Mumbai for a major attack in 2008. But the Congress government in power then sent a message of weakness, a message of surrender to terrorism."

He added, "Recently, a senior Congress leader, who even served as the former Home Minister, revealed big things in an interview. He claimed that after the Mumbai attack, our forces were ready to attack Pakistan. The entire country wanted the same. But according to that Congress leader, the then government stopped India's forces from taking action due to pressure from another country. Congress must tell us who made this decision under foreign pressure, who played with Mumbai's national sentiment. The country has the right to know. This weakness of Congress strengthened the terrorists and weakened national security, a price repeatedly paid by the country in lives lost."

PM Modi emphasised India's current stance on national security, saying, "For us, nothing is more important than the safety of the country and its citizens. Today's India responds strongly; today's India strikes by entering their home. The world saw this during Operation Sindoor and felt a sense of pride."

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport and unveiled various developmental projects in Mumbai.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone who lost a relative in the 26/11 attacks, this revelation hurts deeply. Why did Congress stop our forces from taking action? The families of victims deserve answers. National security should never be compromised for political reasons.
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the strong stance on national security, I wish the current government would also focus more on economic issues affecting common people. Security is important, but so is managing inflation and unemployment.
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Meera T
Operation Sindoor was indeed a proud moment for every Indian! 🎉 The difference in approach between UPA and NDA is like day and night. Weakness only invites more terrorism - strong response is the only language terrorists understand.
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Sarah B
Living in Mumbai during 26/11 was terrifying. The city stood strong, but our government didn't. Glad we have leadership now that doesn't hesitate to protect national interests. The contrast in leadership styles is remarkable.
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Karthik V
Chidambaram's admission confirms what many of us suspected all these years. Congress put foreign relations above national security. The country needs to know who exactly took that cowardly decision to hold back our forces.

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