New Delhi, July 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during his address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, accusing it of echoing Pakistan’s rhetoric and demoralizing India’s armed forces amid the ongoing debate on Operation Sindoor.
“Congress’s trust is being run by Pakistan’s remote control,” PM Modi declared, as he condemned remarks from some Congress leaders who allegedly termed Operation Sindoor a “farce.” He accused the Opposition of consistently displaying a negative attitude toward the armed forces and questioned their silence on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Drawing comparisons between Congress leaders’ statements and those from across the border, Modi said, “Compare their statements with Pakistan’s — you’ll find the same punctuation.” He slammed the party for demanding proof that the Pahalgam terrorists were Pakistani, calling it a tactic that mirrors Pakistan’s propaganda strategy.
The Prime Minister defended the military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, revealing that Pakistan had launched nearly 1,000 missiles during the confrontation. “Had they landed, the destruction would have been unimaginable. But our air defence system intercepted them mid-air. Every Indian should feel proud,” he said, hailing India’s growing technological might.
Modi also hit out at Congress for allegedly spreading misinformation about the Adampur airbase, stating, “It was as if they were waiting for me to fail. I went there the next day and exposed their lies.”
Citing past events like the Balakot airstrikes and the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, PM Modi accused the Opposition of sowing doubt during national crises. “They thought I was trapped, but Abhinandan returned with pride. Even after Pahalgam, our BSF soldier came back with dignity,” he concluded.
The fiery speech has further intensified the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament.
