'Will stand with Pak if US attacks': Rajasthan BJP chief’s remark sparks outcry
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore sparked controversy by stating that India would support Pakistan in the event of a war between the US and Pakistan. The remark drew sharp criticism from the Congress party, which questioned the BJP's stance on national security and Pakistan.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the volatile nature of political rhetoric regarding India-Pakistan relations and the potential for internal political fallout.
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore has drawn criticism from Congress after saying that India would stand with Pakistan if a war broke out between the United States and Pakistan, citing Pakistan's status as India's neighbour."If war breaks out between US and Pakistan, we will stand with Pakistan as it is our neighbour," Madan Rathore said.Sharing the video on Facebook, Congress leader Shama Mohamed questioned the BJP's position over the remark and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah shared Rathore's view.“The BJP’s love for the terrorist nation Pakistan, which kills our…
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in