Jairam says ‘Our MPs are also roaming & Pahalgam terrorists are also roaming’, BJP criticises
In a recent statement that has sparked controversy, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh drew a comparison between the terrorists operating in Pahalgam and the Indian MPs who are part of the country’s delegation on Operation Sindoor. He said, “Our MPs are also roaming, and terrorists are roaming too.” This statement has drawn severe criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has accused the Congress leader of making an “atrocious” comparison.
Operation Sindoor is a military operation that was launched by India in June 2022 in response to the killing of three Indian soldiers by Chinese forces. The operation aimed to conduct reconnaissance and gather intelligence in the region. The Indian delegation on Operation Sindoor comprises of senior MPs from various political parties, including the BJP, Congress, and others.
Ramesh’s statement was made in the context of the ongoing debate over the Indian government’s handling of the Operation Sindoor. The Congress party has been critical of the government’s decision to send MPs on the operation, arguing that it was a political stunt aimed at gaining electoral mileage. Ramesh’s comparison between the terrorists in Pahalgam and the MPs on Operation Sindoor was an attempt to drive home the point that both are “roaming” freely.
However, the BJP has taken strong exception to Ramesh’s statement, terming it as “atrocious” and “distasteful”. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “Jairam Ramesh makes the most atrocious comparison. This is how Congress undermines not just Military Strike (Operation Sindoor) but also diplomatic strike.”
Patra added that Ramesh’s statement was an insult to the soldiers who are fighting on the border and to the MPs who are part of the delegation on Operation Sindoor. “Jairam Ramesh’s statement is an insult to our soldiers who are fighting on the border and also to the MPs who are part of the delegation on Operation Sindoor. They are not terrorists, they are brave soldiers and MPs,” Patra said.
Ramesh’s statement has also been criticized by other BJP leaders, including Union Minister Smriti Irani. Irani tweeted, “Jairam Ramesh’s statement is a shame. He is comparing our brave soldiers and MPs with terrorists. This is the level of politics that Congress has stooped to.”
The controversy surrounding Ramesh’s statement has once again highlighted the bitter politics that surrounds Operation Sindoor. The BJP has been trying to use the operation to gain electoral mileage, while the Congress has been critical of the government’s handling of the situation.
Ramesh’s statement has also sparked a debate over the role of MPs in military operations. While some have argued that MPs should not be involved in military operations, others have defended the decision, saying that it is an important way to demonstrate the government’s commitment to national security.
In conclusion, Jairam Ramesh’s comparison between Pahalgam terrorists and the MPs on Operation Sindoor has sparked a controversy that has highlighted the bitter politics surrounding the operation. While the BJP has criticized Ramesh’s statement as “atrocious” and “distasteful”, others have defended the decision to send MPs on the operation.
