Is Rahul Gandhi Echoing Pakistan's Narrative on India's Global Support?

New Delhi, July 27 (NationPress) On the brink of a 16-hour discussion regarding Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, the BJP on Sunday criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for what they termed as his unfounded assertions that India is isolated on the global stage in its battle against terrorism.

Amit Malviya, who oversees the BJP's National Information and Technology Department, stated, “Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Rahul Gandhi questioned: Who supported us? He consistently echoes Pakistan’s outdated narrative that India is alone internationally.”

The BJP spokesperson added, “No one has mirrored Pakistan’s claims. No one has questioned India’s right to retaliate. But Rahul Gandhi — disconnected from the facts and loyal only to his echo chamber — queries: Who supported us? The answer is unequivocal: The entire world did. Except him.”

Enumerating countries that backed India during Operation Sindoor, Malviya conveyed via a message on X that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the Pahalgam terrorist attack as “cowardly and inhumane” and called for accountability.

“Even nations that typically maintain neutrality — such as Iran, Palestine, and various Arab states — including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Jordan — have openly expressed their support for India,” he mentioned.

Malviya asserted, “In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, the entire civilized world rallied behind India. From Washington to Tokyo, Paris to Canberra — nations condemned this cowardly assault in unison and backed India’s fight against terrorism without a moment’s hesitation.”

The BJP leader noted that the US condemned it as a “despicable” attack and reaffirmed full cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts; France offered unwavering support; Britain, along with the G7, termed it an “attack on peace and humanity,” and even the European Union extended its support to India.

He also highlighted that Japan commended India’s measured reaction, while Australia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Israel, and Argentina all condemned the terrorist act and provided unwavering support to India.

Malviya pointed out that even China — despite its usual diplomatic maneuverings — referred to the attack as “shocking” and “severely condemnable.” While Beijing mentioned Pakistan’s ‘concerns’ to maintain diplomatic balance, it refrained from repeating Pakistan’s false propaganda.

Malviya's fierce critique of Rahul Gandhi continued, accusing him of “speaking the language of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (propaganda machine).”

Focusing on Gandhi, the BJP leader stated, “This isn’t a first. He stood in London and declared that Indian democracy is dead. During the Galwan clash, he repeated China’s narrative. He questioned the Balakot strike while abroad. And now, when innocent civilians suffer at the hands of terrorists, he asks who supports India? The world stands with us. Rahul Gandhi does not. He has not supported India. He continues to speak the language of Pakistan’s ISPR (propaganda machine).”

Malviya concluded by emphasizing India’s rising global stature: “Today’s India stands with dignity — from Washington to Moscow, Beijing to Brasilia. We do not plead for the world’s sympathy. We lead the Global South, shape the Indo-Pacific, and dictate global discourse. We have previously dismantled Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. We will do so again — on our terms, at our will, and in our time.”

Previously, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed reporters on Friday that both the government and the Opposition had agreed to engage in a special 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

A similar 16-hour discussion on the matter is anticipated to commence in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.