Did BJP Just Take a Shot at Rahul Gandhi Over Pakistan?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- BJP intensifies criticism of Rahul Gandhi.
- Claims about Pakistan's military actions are contentious.
- Political imagery sparks outrage from Congress.
- Discussions on national security are heating up.
- BJP accuses Congress of siding with adversaries.
New Delhi, May 20 (NationPress) In the escalating verbal sparring between the Congress and BJP regarding India's warning to Pakistan prior to Operation Sindoor, the BJP intensified its critique, targeting the Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya took to X to post a photo juxtaposing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir.
“What’s next for Rahul Gandhi? The Nishan-e-Pakistan?” he remarked, delivering a direct jab.
Rahul Gandhi, along with other Congress figures, has been critical of the government following External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's assertion that India had warned Pakistan before initiating a military operation. The Congress party argues that this represents not just a strategic oversight but an ‘unpardonable’ offense. The Ministry, however, has dismissed these allegations outright.
In his post, Malviya accused Gandhi of voicing sentiments aligned with Pakistan, stating, “It is unsurprising that Rahul Gandhi echoes the sentiments of Pakistan and its allies. He has not once congratulated the Prime Minister for the successful Operation Sindoor, which undeniably emphasizes India’s strength.”
He also pointed out that Gandhi has never asked about the number of Pakistani jets that were downed during the conflict or those destroyed while stationed at their hangars due to Indian airstrikes.
“Instead, he keeps questioning how many jets we lost - a query already addressed in the DGMO briefings,” Malviya asserted.
The controversial image featuring Gandhi and Munir is likely to ignite significant political backlash, with Congress vehemently opposing it.
This morning, Assam cabinet minister Ashok Singhal also shared the same image, captioning it, ‘divided by borders, united by agenda,’ reinforcing the party's claim that Congress' discussions on national security are merely theoretical, and when it comes to real action, they tend to side with India’s adversaries.
In another post, Malviya referred to Rahul Gandhi as the modern-day Mir Jafar and shared a cartoon.