Is Udit Raj Right in Calling Tharoor BJP's 'Super Spokesperson'?

New Delhi, May 28 (NationPress) The BJP on Wednesday issued a strong rebuke to Congress leader Udit Raj for his remarks targeting senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, labeling him as the "super spokesperson of BJP" and asserting that Raj is "speaking nonsense".

The contention arose after Tharoor, during a multi-party delegation in Panama, elaborated on India's counter-terrorism initiatives. He pointed out significant military operations, including the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes, emphasizing that these actions demonstrated India's resolve to breach both the Line of Control (LoC) and international borders to target terrorist camps in Pakistan.

In response to Tharoor's statements, Udit Raj took to X, stating: "My dear @ShashiTharoor, I wish I could persuade PM Modi to declare you the super spokesperson of BJP, even before your return to India. How can you belittle the illustrious history of Congress by suggesting that prior to PM Modi, India never crossed the LoC or international borders? In 1965, the Indian Army entered Pakistan at various points, catching them off guard in the Lahore sector. In 1971, India effectively divided Pakistan. During the UPA administration, several surgical strikes occurred, but we refrained from politicizing them. How can you act so dishonestly towards the party that has given you so much?"

In defense of Tharoor's comments, BJP leaders Ajay Alok and C.P. Singh launched a fierce counterattack against both Congress and Udit Raj.

Speaking with IANS, Alok remarked, “There are two factions within Congress - one being the ‘Gangs of Rahul Gandhi,’ akin to the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur,’ and the other a nationalist faction with leaders like Shashi Tharoor and P Chidambaram. Currently, the Gangs of Gandhi are acting like the Gangs of Wasseypur. Congress has utterly lost its mental equilibrium.”

BJP's Jharkhand MLA Singh also took a swipe at Udit Raj, stating: “Udit Raj is quite an unusual individual. He was once a BJP MP from Delhi, but since joining Congress, he has transformed. He speaks nonsense. It’s uncertain if he even represents the party anymore—his comments seem random.”

Referring to Raj's previous controversial statements, Singh added: “He once made bizarre remarks about ‘Operation Sindoor’, questioning its relevance. He clearly lacks an understanding of its significance. Now, he’s criticizing Tharoor, who has gone abroad as a nationalist leader to represent India and highlight Pakistan’s role in fostering terrorism.”

“Congress cannot accept this because whenever India takes decisive action against Pakistan, they appear uncomfortable. It’s almost like they’re more sympathetic to Pakistan than to their own country. When someone like Tharoor speaks out against Pakistan on international platforms, it disturbs Congress leaders who seem uneasy with India’s assertive posture. That’s why they’re targeting Tharoor,” he concluded.