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India Gazette
3 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
BJP's CR Kesavan slams Rahul Gandhi, calls Congress party of
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan launched a blistering attack on Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, accusing him of cowardice and hypocrisy. He alleged that Congress has a legacy of appeasement and weak leadership. Responding to Rahul Gandhi's recent comments critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kesavan said, 'The Congress party, ever since Nehru's days, has been hyphenated with cowardice. Rahul Gandhi says don't be afraid, but he himself is afraid to release the contents of 51 cartons of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, which rightfully belong to the nation.' Questioning Gandhi's transparency and courage, Kesavan challenged him to make the letters public. 'Why is Rahul Gandhi being a coward and not disclosing what's in those letters? If he wants to talk about courage, he should revisit the 1923 Naba incident, where his great-grandfather Nehru admitted in his autobiography that he had deserted his colleagues and behaved like a coward,' Kesavan said. Taking a swipe at the Congress leader's international image, the BJP spokesperson cited former US President Barack Obama's autobiography, in which Obama allegedly described Rahul Gandhi as 'nervous' and having 'an unformed quality.' He also criticized the Congress-led UPA government's response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. 'Obama clearly says that the Manmohan Singh government resisted attempts to retaliate against Pakistan because the Congress party was afraid of anti-Muslim sentiment in the wake of the 26-11 attacks. Look at the cowardice of the Congress party and their appeasement politics.' Referring to recent military operations, Kesavan said Gandhi's remarks insulted the armed forces. 'Rahul Gandhi, with his statements and his bitterness for the Prime Minister, has only further insulted our armed forces and their courage, and he has also discredited Operation Sindhu. But regardless of what doomsday and naysayers like Rahul Gandhi may state, the entire world is lauding Operation Sindoor for striking a decisive blow at the root of global terrorism. Operation Sindoor and the valour of our armed forces under the leadership of Narendra Modi ji will be written in the golden letters of India's history,' he said. His remarks come in the wake of Rahul Gandhi's recent attack on the BJP-led government over alleged US mediation. Addressing Congress workers in Bhopal, Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi 'surrendered' after receiving a call from US President Donald Trump. He contrasted Modi's reaction with former PM Indira Gandhi's stance during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. He also attacked the BJP-RSS, alleging that if slight pressure is exerted on them, 'they run away out of fear.' 'Now, I understand RSS-BJP well. If slight pressure is put on them, they run away out of fear. When Trump called Modiji-'Modiji kya kar rahe ho, Narender-Surrender and with 'ji hazooor', Narenderji followed Trump. In the 1971 war, Seventh Fleet (came from the US), Indira Gandhi said I will do whatever I have to do. This is the difference.' Rahul Gandhi also attacked the BJP-led government in a post on X. 'Since the Independence movement, they have this habit of writing letters of surrender.' 'Trump's phone came and Narendraji immediately surrendered. History is witness, this is the character of BJP-RSS, they always budge. India had bifurcated Pakistan in 1971 despite the threat by the United States,' Rahul Gandhi said in his post. 'The 'babbar sher' and 'shernis' of Congress fight the Superpowers, they do not bow,' he added. US President Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for stopping hostilities between India and Pakistan after New Delhi's effective response to Islamabad's aggression following precision strikes on terror infrastructure. India had conducted Operation Sindoor early on May 7 and hit terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India effectively responded to subsequent Pakistan aggression and pounded its airbases. India and Pakistan agreed to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
India orders IndiGo to end agreement with Turkish Airlines amid diplomatic tensions
The Indian government has ordered IndiGo Airlines to terminate its damp lease agreement with Turkish Airlines by August 31. This decision comes in response to Turkey's continued support for Pakistan against India. The aviation regulator DGCA has granted a final three-month extension to the current lease, which was set to expire on May 31. IndiGo is currently operating two Boeing aircraft on damp lease from Turkish Airlines. The move is part of India's broader response to Turkey's actions, including supplying arms to Pakistan and condemning India's Operation Sindhu.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Averted nuclear disaster: Trump again claims brokering India-Pakistan ceasefire
0:55 The Indian government has ordered IndiGo Airlines to terminate its damp lease agreement with Turkish Airlines by August 31. This decision comes in response to Turkey's continued support for Pakistan against India. The aviation regulator DGCA has granted a final three-month extension to the current lease, which was set to expire on May 31. IndiGo is currently operating two Boeing aircraft on damp lease from Turkish Airlines. The move is part of India's broader response to Turkey's actions, including supplying arms to Pakistan and condemning India's Operation Sindhu.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Former assistant of Congress leader arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan
4:50 Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's support for Operation Sindhu has triggered a political controversy within his party. Senior Congress leaders, including Udit Raj and Pawan Kheda, have criticized Tharoor's statements. Udit Raj called Tharoor a 'super spokesperson of the BJP', while the party's top brass distanced themselves from his remarks. This incident highlights the internal divisions within the Congress party over national security issues.
India Today
24-05-2025
- India Today
Security heightened along Indo-Nepal border amid infiltration fears after Op Sindoor
Security has been heightened along the Indo-Nepal border following Operation Sindhu. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has intensified patrolling and checks amid fears of infiltration by suspected Pakistani operatives. Commandant Ganga Singh stated, 'Our vigilance has increased even more. We are ready 24/7 to face any challenge.' The report highlights increased foot and vehicular patrolling, thorough ID checks, and the use of dog squads at border checkpoints.
