BJP asks Congress to clarify whether it endorses demands for separating Kashmir from India
The BJP has demanded that the Congress party clarify its stance on slogans regarding the separation of Kashmir from India and the release of a riot accused, following a visit by a Congress MP to Jamia Millia Islamia. The university has moved classes online amid ongoing student protests demanding the restoration of the student union.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding national security, student activism, and the ideological divide between major political parties.
BJP asks Congress to clarify whether it endorses demands for separating Kashmir from India left BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ok1zzl/article71620307.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261010311L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad addresses a press conference, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab) This came a day after Congress MP Imran Masood visited Jamia Millia Islamia university to express solidarity with the students agitating for the restoration of the students' union New Delhi The BJP on Saturday (October 24, 2026) asked the Congress to clarify whether it endorses the demands for separating Kashmir from India and releasing the 2020 Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/bharatiya-janata-party/ https://www.thehindu.com/topic/indian-national-congress/ This came a day after Congress MP Imran Masood visited Jamia Millia Islamia university to express solidarity with the students agitating for the restoration of the students' union.
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