In an April 15 interview with ‘Chill Tablet’ Aiyar, Aiyar mentioned that Pakistan is a revered nation that additionally possesses an atom bomb so India should enter right into a dialogue with them.
Responding to this, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla mentioned that Aiyar, who’s near the Congress’ “first household” is displaying the muscle and power of Pakistan on behalf of the Congress social gathering.
“Congress’ ‘Pakistan prem’ does not appear to cease. Mani Shankar Aiyar who’s near the ‘first household’ is displaying the muscle and power of Pakistan on behalf of Congress social gathering. He says that Pakistan ought to be revered and talks ought to be held with them – the identical Pakistan that retains sending terrorists to our nation…Now, when incidents like Pulwama happen, a befitting reply is given…Right this moment, Pakistan retains pleading on worldwide platforms to spare them…Take a look at the listing of Congress – how they first obtained help from Pakistan, a clear chit was given to Kasab in 26/11, the language of Pakistan was spoken by uttering the phrases ‘Indian Administered Kashmir’…now ‘Congress ka haath’ is being seen with ‘Pakistan ke saath’. That is one other instance of the identical,” Poonawalla mentioned in a self-made video.
Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who’s contesting in opposition to Congress chief Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram seat, mentioned that the “ideology” of Rahul Gandhi’s Congress is “absolutely seen in these elections”.
“Help to and from Pakistan, together with providing to surrender Siachen. Help to and from home terror-linked organizations and folks like SDPI, and Yasin Malik. Rampant Corruption and loot of cash meant for the poor. Racism, Divisiveness and Ignorance of @sampitroda. Appease the Muslim group at the price of all others together with SC, OBC, and ST who’ve been denied progress for many years. MOU and alliance wth the Chinese language Communist Get together. Dividing folks, Lies, Abuse, and pretend ensures to mislead the poor and susceptible. Right this moment’s Cong episode stars Manishankar Iyer,” he posted on X.
BJP MP and social gathering’s candidate from Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat Ravi Kishan mentioned that this isn’t the India of Congress including that that is India of PM Modi.
“At the moment Pakistan is accumulating foodgrains for itself. They’re dealing with a meals disaster…Mani Shankar Aiyar ought to get himself handled someplace. This isn’t the India of Congress. Now, India may be very highly effective. That is the India of PM Modi,” he mentioned.
In the meantime, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya mentioned that the folks of Congress are “rattled.”
“After seeing the understanding of giant defeat within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the folks of Congress are rattled. Those that do not have belief within the Indian navy, which has probably the most succesful ammunition on the earth, as a substitute of residing in India, they need to go to Pakistan,” he mentioned.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur mentioned that Congress leaders keep in India however their hearts reside in Pakistan.
“Congress leaders keep in India however their hearts reside in Pakistan. What braveness does Pakistan have? India is aware of the way to give a befitting reply,” Thakur mentioned.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged that Aiyar was talking the “language of Pakistan”.
“Rahul Gandhi, Congress, Mani Shankar Aiyar are talking the language of Pakistan…I wish to say that Congress ought to depart this twin coverage, India is so highly effective that if it casts an eye fixed over us, Pakistan will not be there. He’s talking the language of Farooq Abdullah, of Pakistan. Congress speaks the language of Pakistan, of terrorists,” he mentioned.
In the meantime, the Congress social gathering of their first response to Aiyar’s remarks mentioned that Congress has no such stand.
“Mani Shankar Aiyar does not maintain an official place. So, no matter he says is his private opinion. Congress has no such stand. Congress shouldn’t be talking something on it,” Congress chief Udit Raj mentioned.
Aiyar additional mentioned there have been no efforts from India to achieve out to Pakistan within the final ten years.
In an interview with Chill Tablet Mani Shankar Aiyar on April 15 mentioned, “They’re additionally a sovereign nation (Pakistan). They’re a revered nation. You’ll be able to speak powerful with them (Pakistan). However begin the dialogue. You might be strolling with a gun which yielded you nothing. Tensions are escalating. And if a mad individual comes there, what is going to occur to the nation? They’ve an atom bomb. We additionally possess the atomic bomb. But when a mad individual detonates our bomb at Lahore station, so inside eight seconds, eight moments, its radioactivity will attain Amritsar.
He added: “So it’s best to stop using atomic bombs. However, when you begin a dialogue with them (Pakistan) and encourage them (by contemplating them as), then they need to begin fascinated by their atomic bomb. However when you snub them, then a mad individual will come and detonate the bomb. Then what is going to occur?”
He additionally took a veiled assault on Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that there had been no effort to achieve out to Pakistan in 10 years.
“We should perceive that to grow to be the ‘Vishwaguru’ (international chief), it is very important present that we’re working quickly to unravel (all of the bilateral points) with Pakistan. There was no effort (on the a part of the federal government) to ( attain out to Pakistan) within the final ten years,” the Congress chief added.
Aiyar’s pro-Pakistan stand was slammed by a number of BJP leaders, Union Minister Rajiv Chandrasekhar mentioned the remark mirrored Congress’ ideology.
“Rahul’s Congress “ideology” is absolutely seen in these elections. Help to and from Pakistan together with providing to surrender Siachen, help to and from home terror-linked organizations and folks like SDPI, Yasin Malik. Rampant Corruption and loot of cash meant for the poor. Racism, divisiveness and ignorance of Sam Pitroda. Appease the Muslim group at the price of all others together with SC, OBC, and ST who’ve been denied progress for many years. MOU and alliance with the Chinese language Communist Get together. Dividing folks, Lies, Abuse and pretend ensures to mislead the poor and susceptible. Right this moment Congress’ episode stars Manishankar Iyer,” he posted on X.
Earlier on Might 5, responding to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s comment that “PoK shall be merged with India,” Jammu and Kashmir Nationwide Convention chief Farooq Abdullah mentioned that Pakistan shouldn’t be sporting bangles and likewise has atom bombs that they might use.
