Congress has no right to question PM Modi on ceasefire: Himanta
The politics of India is often marred by petty squabbles and controversies, with the opposition party, Congress, often targeting the ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on various issues. The latest instance of this is the controversy surrounding the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. The Congress has been questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to announce a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC), terming it as a “surrender” to Pakistan.
However, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has come down heavily on the Congress, saying that they have no right to question PM Modi on this issue. Sarma’s statement has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the motives behind the Congress’s criticism.
Sarma’s Response
In a recent interview, Sarma asserted that the Congress has no right to question PM Modi regarding the ceasefire with Pakistan. He said that the party’s criticism is nothing but an attempt to score political brownie points and distract the nation from its own failures.
“When the Congress was in power, they did not even try to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) despite having the opportunity,” Sarma said. “Had Indira Gandhi been alive today, I would have asked her why she didn’t take back PoK in the Simla Agreement or expand the Chicken’s Neck corridor by 100 miles following India’s victory in the 1971 war.”
Sarma’s statement has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the Congress’s motives behind its criticism of the ceasefire agreement. Some have argued that the party is trying to capitalize on the issue to gain political mileage, while others have accused it of being hypocritical.
The Context
The ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was announced on February 25, 2021, after a series of talks between the two countries. The agreement aims to reduce tensions along the LoC and establish a peaceful environment for trade and commerce.
The Congress, however, has been critical of the agreement, terming it as a “surrender” to Pakistan. The party has accused the BJP government of compromising India’s national security and interests in the agreement.
The Hypocrisy
Sarma’s statement has highlighted the hypocrisy of the Congress’s criticism of the ceasefire agreement. The party has long been accused of being soft on Pakistan and unwilling to take bold steps to address the country’s terrorism.
As Sarma pointed out, the Congress did not even try to take back PoK during its tenure in power. In fact, the party has been accused of being reluctant to take action against Pakistan-backed terrorism in the past.
The Congress’s criticism of the ceasefire agreement is also seen as an attempt to distract the nation from its own failures. The party has been unable to deliver on its promises and has been plagued by internal squabbles and scandals.
The Way Forward
The controversy surrounding the ceasefire agreement has highlighted the need for a unified approach to address India’s national security challenges. The BJP government must be given the space to negotiate with Pakistan and other countries to establish a peaceful environment for trade and commerce.
The Congress, on the other hand, must be held accountable for its failures in the past and its hypocrisy in criticizing the government’s actions. The party must also come up with a clear and coherent policy on national security and foreign affairs.
In conclusion, Sarma’s statement has highlighted the hypocrisy of the Congress’s criticism of the ceasefire agreement. The party has no right to question PM Modi’s decision, given its own failures in the past. The BJP government must be given the space to negotiate with Pakistan and other countries to establish a peaceful environment for trade and commerce.
