Congress Urges Unity After Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Call to Action

On Wednesday, the Congress party talked about how Narendra Modi, when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2008, made a big fuss during a media meeting just days after the Mumbai attacks. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that now, after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, it is time for everyone to come together and stand strong against Pakistan.

On the night of the Pahalgam attack, Congress asked for an all-party meeting, which took place two days later, but the Prime Minister did not show up. Ramesh pointed out that the Congress Working Committee met and clearly stated their stance on the issue. Opposition parties, including Congress, are asking for a special meeting in Parliament to discuss the attack and show unity.

Ramesh reminded everyone that just two days after the Mumbai attacks in 2008, the BJP released a shocking advertisement that criticized the then-government, saying it was weak against terror. He pointed out that the same BJP party is now acting differently. Recently, Congress shared a social media post criticizing PM Modi for not taking charge during emergencies, which got a lot of backlash, leading them to delete it.

Congress leaders were told to stick to party views on the Pahalgam terror attack. They believe this attack, planned by Pakistan, is an attack on the values of our country. Both Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi expressed their support for whatever actions the government decides to take. They also asked Prime Minister Modi to hold a special session of Parliament to discuss the situation. After the tragic attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, many in opposition are demanding the government take strong action.