Congress MP Makes Stunning Flip-Flop on Surgical Strike Remark, Says Will Stand by Govt's Actions
Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi stirred a political storm by questioning the authenticity of the 2019 surgical strikes after the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Channi claimed there was "no proof" of the strikes, sparking backlash from the BJP. His remarks reignited the debate over India's cross-border actions post-Pulwama. Under pressure, Channi later clarified that Congress fully supports the government in any decisive action against Pakistan. As emotions run high and political lines harden, Channi's U-turn raises questions: was it a genuine concern or a political misstep? Watch his spectacular flip-flop under pressure from BJP.#toibharat #surgicalstrike #india #pakistan #charanjitsinghchanni #surgocalstrikeproof #channi #congress #bjp #pahalgamattack
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