Salman Khurshid is firing back at those inside Congress who question the patriotism of opposition leaders supporting the government’s diplomatic efforts. The Congress leader, part of a multi-party delegation on Operation Sindoor, criticized “people at home” who doubt their loyalty while they represent India abroad.
The delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, is visiting Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore to promote India’s message globally. Khurshid feels that the focus should be on the mission, not political squabbles.
Khurshid’s Sharp Response
Without naming anyone, Khurshid snapped on X (formerly Twitter):
“When on mission against terrorism, to carry India’s message to the world, it’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances. Is it so difficult to be patriotic?”
He added to ANI that opposition leaders are actually doing the country a service by standing together despite party differences. Khurshid said, “No matter which party you are from, today what is needed is a single voice to speak in favour of the nation.”
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Inside Congress: Mixed Reactions
Khurshid’s remarks come amid a backlash inside Congress. Some leaders, like Jairam Ramesh, have criticized their own MPs for supporting the Modi government’s narrative. Ramesh’s comment, “Our MPs are roaming and terrorists are also roaming,” summed up the frustration.
Other Congress leaders such as Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari have also faced criticism for backing the government’s actions on Kashmir and Indo-Pak relations. This internal conflict shows how divided the party is on national security issues.
The Bigger Picture on Kashmir
Khurshid has openly supported the government’s decision to scrap Article 370, which gave Jammu and Kashmir special status. He called it a “major problem” and praised the return of prosperity to the region. This marks a significant shift from Congress’s earlier opposition to the move.
What’s Next?
Khurshid’s bold stance highlights a larger issue in Indian politics: Can parties come together for the nation’s good despite their differences? If leaders keep focusing on petty political attacks, India’s global image could suffer.
