Udit Raj Challenges Shashi Tharoor: Is Fear Behind Pahalgam Remark?
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Two leaders from the Congress party, Udit Raj and Shashi Tharoor , have encountered each other following the latter's support for the central government after Pahalgam terror attack, stating no nation possesses "100 percent fail-safe intelligence"
Responding to Tharoor's statement, Udit Raj questioned the political loyalty of the Thiruvananthapuram MP. Tharoor subsequently responded to his critics. Udit Raj noting his status as a former BJP MP and “more suited to grasp who represents the BJP.”
Now widening the divide, Udit Raj On Monday, they queried if Tharoon feels afraid of the ED, CBI, and Income Tax departments.
Is he afraid of the ED, CBI, and Income Tax? He constantly looks for chances to defend himself. PM Modi and criticise the Congress party. In how many protests has Shashi Tharoor participated, and how many times has he been arrested?" Udit Raj said.
Udit Raj questioned Tharoor over praising PM Modi 's encounter with Donald Trump.
"He was praising PM Modi When he encountered U.S. President Donald Trump in America, what were the positive aspects of their encounter? Trump mentioned that BRICS countries are fearful. Raj suggested that Mr. Tharoor ought to voice his concerns.
Earlier in the day, Shashi Tharoor slammed his colleague Udit Raj following his comments, he was asked about his political loyalty by the latter Pahalgam terror attack.
Addressing the press, Tharoor stated that he does not represent any individual but solely expresses his own views.
I trust the individual who made this statement; they were once a BJP Member of Parliament, so you could reach out to them as they would be more knowledgeable about who represents the BJP... In my opinion, everyone understands that I do not serve as a spokesman for the BJP. I am nobody’s representative. My views are expressed solely on my own behalf, Shashi Tharoor said.
The divide between the two leaders began when Udit Raj inquired about whether Tharoor was affiliated with the Congress or the BJP.
"I want to ask Shashi Tharoor Is he affiliated with the Congress party or the BJP? Is his aim to become a leading figure within the BJP? Shashi Tharoor should ask the BJP when the government is taking the Pok? Has Shashi Tharoor act as the spokesperson for the BJP? Udit Raj commented when talking to ANI on Sunday.
Udit Raj 's remarks came after Shashi Tharoor on Sunday, comparing the Pahalgam In response to the attack on October 7, 2023, carried out by the terrorist group Hamas, he advised focusing less on blaming the government and more on recognizing the "current crisis at hand," stating, "No nation can possess completely infallible 100 percent intelligence."
"It’s clear that there wasn’t complete evidence-based intelligence. Some mistakes occurred… However, consider the case of Israel, whose intelligence agencies are considered top-notch globally. They were caught off guard during the events of October 7, not even two years back. In my view, much like how Israel plans to wait until after the conflict ends before seeking responsibility, we also ought to observe this current crisis thoroughly before pressing for governmental accountability. No nation can possess utterly infallible hundred percent accurate intelligence,” Tharoor stated.
The terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam In Jammu and Kashmir, an incident resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, with one victim from Nepal, specifically targeting tourists. Post-incident, India implemented stringent actions against Pakistan due to its involvement in supporting terrorism across the border. (ANI)