- Where is the Evidence?
- Congress MP Channi’s Controversial Comments
Article Today, Delhi:
Former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi has sparked controversy with his remarks on the 2019 surgical strikes. Channi demanded evidence for the surgical strikes and criticized the central government’s delayed response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP has strongly reacted, accusing Channi of insulting the army. The controversy has escalated into a political row.
Channi Questions Surgical Strikes
Channi questioned the surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army on terrorist camps in Pakistan after the Pulwama attack in 2019. “No one saw the surgical strikes. Where is the evidence?” he asked during a press conference. These remarks have enraged BJP leaders, with national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accusing Channi of undermining the army. Poonawalla pointed out that the DGMO had officially disclosed details of the strikes, making Channi’s comments even more inappropriate.
Backlash and Clarification
As the controversy intensified, Channi attempted to clarify his remarks. “My words were misinterpreted. I respect the army, but the government needs to respond responsibly,” he said. Congress leaders have rallied behind Channi, arguing that questioning the government’s actions on the Pahalgam attack is a democratic right. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of politicizing the issue, saying that the party is trying to deflect attention from the government’s failures.
Political Row Escalates
The controversy has sparked a heated debate, with both sides digging in. The BJP is demanding an apology from Channi, while Congress leaders are standing firm in their support for the MP. The row highlights the increasingly polarized nature of Indian politics, where even national security issues are being politicized.
