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NDTV
02-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Congress' Social Media Misstep: A Self-Inflicted Wound on National Security Perception
Congress's social media strategists likely believed they had crafted a masterstroke-sharply derisive, attention-grabbing, and instantly shareable content. The post featured a headless portrait of Prime Minister, accompanied by the catchline " Jimmedari ke samay - GAYAB", without explicitly naming him. While it did capture attention, it also provided ammunition for influential figures in Pakistan, who seized the opportunity to mock Modi and push their false narratives. The post's amplification by forces hostile to India's interests handed the BJP an opportunity to strike back. Roughly 24 hours later-after internal deliberations, it seems-the Congress deleted the post. But by then, the damage was done. The BJP linked Modi's headless depiction to the radical Islamist slogan "Sar Tan Se Juda". Adding to the controversy, several Congress leaders made questionable remarks - raising doubts about potential Indian military action against Pakistan and contradicting eyewitness accounts of recent terror attack victims, reportedly targeted based on religion. The backlash prompted Congress to issue an advisory urging its leaders to refrain from commenting on such sensitive matters. But when senior AICC officials or Karnataka's Chief Minister speak out of turn, the issue transcends communication - it points to deeper structural flaws within the party. This episode is yet another reminder of Congress's habit of self-inflicted damage, particularly on national security issues. Over time, the party has developed a reputation - whether inadvertently or otherwise - of being perceived as misaligned with public sentiment on national interests. Consider the recent Pahalgam terror attack, where 25 tourists and a local pony handler were killed. Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were specifically targeted after being identified as Hindus. Yet, some senior Congress leaders floated alternative narratives that, suspiciously, echoed Pakistan's version of events. The Congress must confront a difficult question: How did it allow a perception of weakness - or even hostility - on national security to take root in the minds of many Indians? This is especially perplexing given that, despite the UPA government's failure to take decisive action after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, public support for Congress remained intact. Perhaps Congress's misreading of public sentiment persisted even as attitudes evolved under Modi's leadership after 2014. Rahul Gandhi's visit to JNU in 2016 - to support students protesting disciplinary action, some of whom were accused of chanting "Azadi" and "Bharat Tere Tukde Honge" - did not go unnoticed. Earlier, Congress backed the "Award Wapsi" campaign, which many saw as politically motivated. After the 2016 surgical strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Rahul Gandhi accused Modi of "khoon ki dalali" (trading in soldiers' blood). Following the 2019 Balakot airstrike, he demanded proof that the strikes occurred-claims eagerly amplified by Pakistani media. In both cases, Gandhi's statements, aimed at Modi, seemingly undermined the armed forces - crossing a red line on national security. Congress's official statements and remarks by its leaders during such incidents have repeatedly appeared out of sync with national sentiment. One senior Congress leader even used derogatory remarks about then-Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, a remark later retracted after widespread condemnation. In 2017, a Chinese embassy bulletin revealed that Rahul Gandhi met the Chinese Ambassador. Congress initially denied the meeting but later admitted it, calling it routine diplomatic engagement. However, questions arose over why it wasn't coordinated with the Indian government. Notably, the Chinese embassy later deleted the statement from its website. Rahul Gandhi's forceful-but often speculative-remarks about Chinese incursions in Ladakh, including graphic descriptions of Indian soldiers being beaten, were interpreted by many as aligning more with Chinese propaganda than Indian interests. The BJP's claim that Congress's "headless Modi" post resembled radical slogans like "Sar Tan Se Juda" gained traction largely because this wasn't an isolated incident. Viewed collectively, these instances reinforce the perception that Congress consistently misreads national sentiment-particularly on security issues-frequently finding itself on the wrong side of public opinion.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Not INDI alliance, they are 'Pindi' alliance: Sambit Patra lashes out at Congress over 'Gayab' post
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Sambit Patra lashed out at the Congress party on Monday over its 'Gayab' post targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the party should be called 'Pindi' alliance. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions Cold Start: India's answer to Pakistan's nuclear threats Criticising Congress leaders, Patra stated that Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the Congress party are heroes of the Pakistmedia and will soon contest elections in Pakistan. Speaking to ANI, Patra said "This is not INDI alliance, this is the Rawalpindi alliance. From today, we will not call them the INDI alliance; we are going to call them the 'Pindi' alliance. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the Congress party are the heroes of the Pakistani media. I think that day is not far when the people of this 'Pindi' alliance will contest elections in Pakistan..." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Meanwhile, after facing severe backlash from the BJP party, the Congress party has now deleted its controversial social media post featuring a headless poster with the word "GAYAB" (missing), which targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The post showed an image of a kurta-pyjama and black sandals with the word "GAYAB" and the caption "Jimmedariyo ke samay-Gayab" (Missing during the time of responsibility). This drew intense criticism from the BJP and its allies. Live Events The move came after the BJP slammed Congress for the post, accusing it of echoing Pakistan's narrative in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said that the Congress deleted its "Sar Tan Se Juda" imagery tweet due to pressure from the people of India. "Under Pressure from the people of India, the Congress party deletes it's 'Sar Tan Se Juda' imagery tweet! This will not hide the Anti National Pro Pakistan Charactersitic of Congress!," he said in a post on X. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia had also sharply criticised the Congress, accusing it of sending the wrong message to Pakistan. "They are giving signals to Pakistan that in this terrorist attack, the Congress party stands with Pakistan and not with their own nation. This is not an innocent post by the Congress party. It is a sinister, poisonous design trying to weaken the integrity of our nation and target the Prime Minister of the country," Bhatia said.
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
BJP slams Congress over X poster of ‘missing' PM
The BJP Tuesday targeted the Congress over a social media poster, later deleted, that depicted PM Narendra Modi as 'missing' from action in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The poster on the Congress's X handle, captioned 'zimmedari ke samay Gayab (missing at a time of taking responsibility)', showed a pair of kurta-pyjamas and footwear without the PM's body. This prompted the BJP to claim in a post on X: 'Congress flaunts a headless kurta to echo the extremist 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogan, exposing its continuous slide into Muslim League 2.0 — divisive, desperate, and directionless. Now that PM Shri @narendramodi has spoken the only language Pakistan understands, Islamabad's official handles are parroting the same beheading cry, laying bare their jihadist creed.' The Congress handle deleted the post after the row flared up. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh asked the Congress if it had become 'a PR wing' for Pakistan. 'In moments of national pain, Congress turns into a party of a hundred voices, each more disconnected from national interest than the last. The question now is simple – whose side is the Congress on?' BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia, dubbing the party 'Lashkar-e-Pakistan Congress', alleged that it was under the direction of Rahul Gandhi that 'certain posts are made, posts that not only shame the nation but also deeply hurt its people'. 'This is part of Congress' attempt to weaken India at a critical time and send signals to Pakistan… The ideology of 'Sar tan se juda' reflects not only Pakistan's mindset but also aligns with that of the Congress,' he said.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress deletes 'gayab' post on PM Modi after backlash
- NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Tuesday deleted the controversial post on PM Modi, which criticised the Prime Minister for "not taking the responsibility" for the "security lapse" that led to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The BJP had strongly objected to Congress's " Gayab " (missing) jibe against the PM. Earlier today, the Congress shared a poster featuring the word 'Gayab' (missing) placed over an image of a kurta, pyjama, and black footwear. The outfit appeared to be worn by someone, but the figure had no visible face. Congress's deleted post BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya accused the grand-old-party of using the " Sar Tan Se Juda " imagery and said that the "dog whistle" was aimed at its Muslim vote bank and a veiled incitement against the Prime Minister. "The Congress leaves little doubt with its use of 'Sar Tan Se Juda' imagery. This is not merely a political statement; it is a dog whistle aimed at its Muslim vote bank and a veiled incitement against the Prime Minister," Malviya said. "It is not the first time the Congress has resorted to such tactics. Rahul Gandhi, on multiple occasions, has both instigated and justified violence toward the Prime Minister. Yet the Congress will never succeed, for the Prime Minister enjoys the love and blessings of millions of Indians," he added. Hours after the Congress uploaded the photo, a BJP spokesperson also posted an AI-generated photo of Rahul Gandhi, calling him "a friend of Pakistan". This comes a day after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Prime Minister of putting party and politics above country by absenting himself from the all-party meeting convened to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, and choosing, instead, to attend an election rally in Bihar. "When our pride was hurt, the PM was delivering an election speech in Bihar.... He should bear in mind that the country is supreme; parties and religion come second. Everyone should be united for the country," Kharge said, calling Modi's absence a "misfortune" and a "shame."
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP slams Cong as 'Lashkar-e-Taiba Congress' over controversial 'gayab' post against PM Modi
#BJP #Congress #GauravBhatia #IndianPolitics #SarTanSeJuda #Pakistan #PoliticalNews #BJPvsCongress #NationalSecurity #Terrorism #IndiaPolitics #BJPPressConferenceBJP leader Gaurav Bhatia strongly criticizes Congress over its 'Gayab' post targeting PM Modi. He likens the party to 'Lashkar-e-Pakistan Congress,' accusing them of aligning with Pakistan rather than supporting India. Bhatia condemns Congress for undermining national integrity with posts that seem to support Pakistan during sensitive times. He claims the post was orchestrated by Rahul Gandhi, calling it a dangerous attempt to weaken India and tarnish PM Modi's image. Show more Show less
