For decades, the Congress party has repeatedly demonstrated a deeply troubling and dangerous pattern of undermining Bharat’s sovereignty by sympathizing with Pakistan and its terror proxies. From the bloody battlegrounds of the Kargil War in 1999 to the devastating Pahalgam terror attack in 2025, Congress leaders have consistently questioned, criticized, and politicized every decisive action taken by the Central Government to defend Bharat’s territorial integrity and security. Instead of standing firmly against terrorism, Congress has shamelessly turned national security into a political tool, casting doubt on the bravery and strategy of our armed forces, and providing tacit support to those who seek to harm Bharat. This report exposes the calculated anti-Bharat narrative perpetuated by Congress — a narrative that weakens our fight against terrorism, emboldens our enemies, and betrays the trust of millions of patriotic citizens who demand unwavering strength and resolve against cross-border terror. Bharat deserves leadership that prioritizes the nation’s security over political opportunism; a leadership Congress has consistently failed to provide.
First, Congress’s repeated attempts to politicize terror attacks expose a reckless disregard for national unity. In moments when the country should come together to mourn victims and rally behind the armed forces, Congress instead indulges in cheap political point-scoring. The statement by former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, accusing the Central Government of using military action as an election gimmick, is not just disrespectful, it dangerously undermines Bharat’s strategic decisions and morale. Such irresponsible rhetoric emboldens terrorists and weakens our international stance against terror sponsorship.
Second, Congress’s persistent questioning of military operations reveals a lack of faith in Bharat’s armed forces, which is both unfounded and harmful. The Telangana Chief Minister’s demand for details about Rafale losses during the conflict trivializes the sacrifices of our air warriors and undercuts their valour. This kind of cynical scrutiny in public forums serves only to demoralize troops on the frontline and signals to hostile neighbors that Bharat’s resolve can be questioned from within. A true patriot stands firmly behind the armed forces, especially during times of conflict.
Finally, Congress’s sympathetic attitude towards Pakistan and terror groups constitutes a betrayal of the people’s trust. By consistently soft-pedaling on terror and raising baseless doubts about counter-terrorism operations, Congress effectively provides political cover to forces inimical to Bharat’s security. This approach not only jeopardizes national security but also alienates millions of citizens who demand justice for victims and decisive action against terror. Leadership that wavers in the face of terror emboldens enemies and endangers the nation’s future.
In the wake of the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack, where Hindu pilgrims were allegedly targeted based on their religious identity, one would expect a united political front standing with the nation. Instead, what we have witnessed from the Indian National Congress is a relentless, appalling effort to dilute the threat, question the nation’s security response, and astonishingly, deflect blame away from Pakistan. From top Congress leaders to regional ministers, the pattern is clear: undermining Bharat’s military, insulting the victims, and indirectly offering sympathy to the perpetrators. This is not political opposition — this is a blatant anti-Bharat posture.
Openly mocking Bharatiya armed forces
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s outrageous statement, asking how many Rafale jets were shot down by Pakistan, is not only baseless but insulting to the Bharatiya Air Force and our national security apparatus. His phrase “Mana Pakistan” (Our Pakistan) used in a public rally raises eyebrows. Whose side is he on? Is he the CM of Telangana or a spokesperson for Islamabad? Instead of praising Operation Sindoor, a decisive military action post-Pahalgam attack, he chose to peddle disinformation that suits enemy propaganda. Similarly, Rahul Gandhi’s tweet on May 19 — “This wasn’t a lapse, it was a crime” — implies treasonous intent on the part of the Bharatiya government. Both leaders chose conspiratorial rhetoric over facts, smearing Bharat’s war effort while emboldening Pakistan and its terror proxies.
Whitewashing terror & discrediting Hindu victimhood
Multiple Congress leaders, such as Vijay Wadettiwar and Ramappa Timmapur, attempted to whitewash the targeted nature of the Pahalgam killings. Wadettiwar asked, “Do terrorists have time to ask about religion?”, trivializing eyewitness accounts and victims’ testimonies that described religious screening before executions. Timmapur followed with, “I don’t think terrorists asked the victims’ names to know if they were Hindu.” When facts on the ground point to a communal massacre, Congress’s instinct is to deny and distract, suggesting instead that Hindus are imagining their persecution. This dangerous narrative denies justice and insults the grieving families. Meanwhile, Robert Vadra shamelessly shifted blame to Bharat’s social fabric, stating that Muslims are feeling “uncomfortable,” which “is the reason why people are being killed.” This victim-blaming logic justifies terrorism, cloaked under communal harmony.
Shielding Pakistan – a political affinity that betrays national interest
Statements by Saifuddin Soz and Mani Shankar Aiyar reflect Congress’s deeply ingrained pro-Pakistan appeasement. Soz urged Bharat to “trust Pakistan’s investigative agencies” a laughable notion considering Pakistan’s global reputation as a terror sponsor. Aiyar termed the Pahalgam killings “a fallout of Partition” , a tone-deaf justification for modern-day jihadist massacres. These leaders essentially act as echo chambers for Pakistan’s narrative, promoting dialogue with a state that continues to harbor terrorists and push cross-border extremism. Instead of demanding accountability from Pakistan, they mock Bharat’s retaliation and parrot pacifist mantras, no matter how many Bharatiyas die.
Congress’s language – sympathetic to terrorists, not to citizens
Statements such as “Terrorists have no religion” (Mumtaz Patel), or “Asking names before shooting is just politics” (Mohammad Arman), show the Congress’s obsession with erasing the religious dimension of Islamist terror. These aren’t careless remarks — they represent a deliberate strategy to sanitize Islamist violence and delegitimize Hindu pain. What message does this send to the public? That Hindu lives do not merit concern unless they serve Congress’s political ends. Such consistent deflection, minimization, and relativization of terrorism feeds radicalism, weakens national morale, and compromises internal security.
From Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy at the top, to state ministers like Siddaramaiah, and even Youth Congress leaders, the entire party seems to be orchestrating a narrative that aligns more with Pakistan’s talking points than Bharat’s national interest. Siddaramaiah’s rejection of military options post-Pahalgam and Karan Singh’s advice to avoid war show a disturbing lack of urgency and resolve. When Bharat bleeds, Congress finds fault not with terrorists but with the government defending us.
Congress draws fire for repeatedly questioning Balakot airstrikes and Pulwama response
The Indian National Congress is facing sharp criticism over a series of statements made by its leaders casting doubt on the Bharatiya government’s handling of national security events, particularly the 2019 Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent Balakot airstrikes. Critics have accused the party of undermining the credibility of the armed forces and playing politics with national security.
Most recently, Charanjit Singh Channi, Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister, reignited controversy by claiming there was no visible evidence of the surgical strikes. At a public meeting on May 3, 2025, Channi stated that no one had seen the strikes and insisted he had repeatedly asked for proof. His comments followed similar remarks from Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, who questioned the very occurrence of the Balakot airstrikes and blamed Prime Minister Modi for what he called a “failure of internal security” in Pulwama.
The Congress’s scepticism about the strikes has not been limited to recent months. In a parliamentary session on February 5, 2024, senior Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed that what happened in Balakot remained unclear and that there was no proof available to Parliament. Earlier, in January 2023, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh had gone further, describing the strikes as “bogus” and accusing the BJP government of spreading lies to gain political mileage.
These remarks echo a consistent pattern seen since 2019, when several top Congress leaders cast doubt on the Bharatiya Air Force’s official version of events following the Pulwama attack. At the time, leaders such as Sam Pitroda, Kamal Nath, P. Chidambaram, and Kapil Sibal publicly questioned the number of terrorists killed, the motives behind the response, and even suggested possible political manipulation of the tragedy. Some statements, including one by Goa Congress chief Chellakumar, even hinted at a conspiracy, suggesting that Prime Minister Modi had orchestrated Pulwama for political gain.
The BJP has strongly condemned these statements, accusing the Congress of repeatedly demoralizing the armed forces and giving ammunition to enemy propaganda. Party spokespersons have said that Congress’s stance not only dishonours the sacrifice of security personnel but also reflects a dangerous disregard for national interest. Defence analysts and retired military officials have also expressed concern over political leaders casting doubts on classified military operations carried out in response to terrorism.
With national security remaining a sensitive subject for the electorate, Congress’s persistent scepticism over the Balakot and Pulwama responses is expected to remain a point of contention in the political discourse. As Bharat continues to grapple with cross-border threats, many see such remarks not as legitimate criticism but as a serious lapse in political responsibility.
Congress repeatedly poliricised Pulwama attack, undermined national security narrative
At a time when the country was mourning the loss of 40 brave CRPF jawans in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, the Congress party chose to politicize the tragedy instead of uniting behind the nation. Instead of expressing solidarity with the armed forces and demanding justice from Pakistan-backed terrorists, Congress leaders repeatedly cast aspersions on the Bharatiya government and security forces. One of the most controversial statements came from Congress MP Anto Antony, who directly alleged that the BJP government was behind the Pulwama attack and had “sacrificed jawans” for political gain. He questioned how such a massive quantity of explosives could enter a high-security zone without government knowledge and dismissed Pakistan’s involvement, shockingly blaming Bharatiya agencies for the incident.
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also used the Pulwama tragedy to target the government, accusing Prime Minister Modi of ignoring actionable intelligence and blaming him for not acting in time. On the first anniversary of the attack in 2020, Rahul Gandhi provocatively asked, “Who benefitted the most from the Pulwama attack?”, a question that played into the hands of conspiracy theorists and enemy propaganda. He continued to raise doubts about the inquiry into the attack and alleged a failure in accountability. On February 16, 2021, he again accused the PM of ignoring specific intelligence warnings, choosing instead to “shoot a film” while jawans were left to die.
Other Congress spokespersons echoed similar sentiments. Pawan Khera held a press conference on March 3, 2019, demanding answers on how RDX was smuggled into Pulwama and why civilian vehicles were allowed near the CRPF convoy. He also questioned the Prime Minister’s whereabouts during the crucial hours of the attack, alleging that Modi was busy with a photo shoot in Uttarakhand. Randeep Surjewala, another senior Congress leader, accused National Security Advisor Ajit Doval of intelligence failure, asking how terrorists managed to sneak in 350 kg of explosives on one of the most secure highways in the country. Surjewala even questioned how the terrorists knew the exact convoy route and criticized the government for ignoring a Jaish-e-Mohammed video released just two days before the attack.
Even years later, Congress leaders continued to cast doubt on the military’s retaliatory Balakot airstrikes, calling them “bogus” and demanding proof. This repeated pattern of statements—questioning the armed forces, blaming the Bharatiya government instead of Pakistan, and using a national tragedy to score political points—revealed the Congress party’s disturbing tendency to politicize terrorism. At a time when the nation expected unity, Congress chose to divide. Rather than standing with the families of martyred soldiers, it repeatedly provided talking points that were exploited by hostile foreign media and adversarial governments.
From Uri to Pulwama: Congress’s shameless doubts on Bharatiya Army’s bravery
After the Bharatiya Army conducted surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control on September 28, 2016, instead of standing united with the armed forces, the Congress party consistently questioned the integrity and authenticity of the operation. Sanjay Nirupam, then a senior Congress leader, openly dismissed the claims of the surgical strike as “fake” and demanded proof from the government. He accused the Centre of using the military action for political mileage, stating that the army’s sacrifices were being exploited by the ruling party. This sentiment was echoed by P. Chidambaram, who insisted that the Modi government’s decision to publicize the strike warranted the release of video evidence, further adding pressure and creating suspicion over a highly sensitive military operation.
Rahul Gandhi escalated the controversy by using extremely provocative language, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of indulging in “khoon ki dalali” (trading in blood) over the surgical strikes. At a rally in Uttar Pradesh on October 6, 2016, Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister was hiding behind the bravery of Bharatiya soldiers and politicizing their martyrdom. His statement not only belittled the armed forces’ bravery but also handed ammunition to Bharat’s adversaries to question the legitimacy of Bharat’s defence operations.
Even years later, Congress leaders continued to cast doubt on the surgical strikes. On January 23, 2023, Digvijaya Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP, called the strikes “bogus” during a public rally in Jammu and demanded evidence to prove their authenticity. He accused the Centre of lying to the public and manipulating national security for political gain.
In the immediate aftermath of the Uri terror attack that killed 17 soldiers, Congress leaders not only failed to rally behind the armed forces but actively blamed the Modi government for the incident. Randeep Singh Surjewala called the attack a “political leadership failure” and slammed the Centre’s Pakistan policy as “confused.” Former Defence Minister A.K. Antony also alleged major “security lapses” and questioned the government’s ability to secure military installations. Mani Shankar Aiyar went a step further, suggesting that instead of strikes, the government should engage in dialogue with Pakistan, effectively undermining India’s military resolve.
On May 4, 2013, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, while addressing the brutal killing of Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani jail, stated that Bharat could not sever its dialogue with Pakistan solely on this issue, as it would serve no real purpose. He acknowledged the nation’s anguish but insisted that one incident should not derail the diplomatic process. Sibal remarked, “We are upset, but that does not mean that on that ground alone, we should break off our dialogue with Pakistan.” He further added, “You (Pakistan) should have protected Sarabjit because he was in your jail, just like we protected Kasab,” drawing a controversial parallel between an innocent Bharatiya citizen and a convicted Pakistani terrorist.
Congress sympathized with Pakistan even after 26/11 Mumbai attacks
In the aftermath of the horrific 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, instead of taking decisive action against Pakistan, then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on December 23, 2008, merely urged Islamabad to take “purposeful” steps to dismantle the terror infrastructure. He emphasized that “the issue is not war,” and shifted the responsibility to the international community by calling on them to persuade Pakistan to implement existing UN resolutions. Rather than sending a strong message, Singh maintained a soft stance, stating that “Pakistani territory is used to aid and abet terror” and that Bharat merely expected “concrete efforts” from Pakistan to dismantle its terror machinery.
Shockingly, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh diverted blame from Pakistan by accusing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of being involved in the 26/11 attacks. On December 6, 2010, while releasing a controversial book titled “26/11 RSS Ki Saazish?” by Aziz Burney, Singh claimed that Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare had called him just two hours before the attack, expressing concerns about threats he received from right-wing elements due to his investigation into the Malegaon blast. This brazen attempt to communalize a national tragedy and shield Pakistan from accountability raised serious concerns about the Congress party’s approach to terrorism.
In an even more outrageous claim, Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, on May 5, 2024, alleged that Hemant Karkare was not killed by Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab but by a police officer affiliated with the RSS, acting under their direction. He went further to accuse government prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who played a crucial role in securing Kasab’s conviction, of being a traitor who deliberately hid the so-called truth. These baseless allegations not only undermined Bharat’s judicial process but also disrespected the sacrifice of a decorated officer who was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for bravery.
Adding insult to injury, on the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu stunned the nation by calling Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan a “Farishta” (angel). While the country mourned its martyrs, Sidhu praised Khan and credited him for the Kartarpur Corridor initiative. At a time when Bharat was demanding justice for the victims of Pakistan-sponsored terror, a Congress leader chose to glorify the head of a hostile state, showing utter disregard for national sentiment and the suffering of terror victims.
Congress leadership displayed sympathy for terror accused in Batla house encounter
During a 2012 rally in Azamgarh, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid revealed that Sonia Gandhi, upon viewing images from the 2008 Batla House encounter, had wept bitterly. This public disclosure sparked nationwide outrage, as many saw it as a sign of misplaced sympathy toward terrorists. Khurshid admitted that Sonia Gandhi directed him to take up the issue with the Prime Minister and even suggested appointing a retired Chief Justice for further investigation. However, the plan was reportedly shelved due to electoral concerns. This episode raised serious questions about the Congress party’s stance on national security and its tendency to politicize anti-terror operations.
Congress questioned Bharat’s response to the Parliament Attack and defended Afzal Guru
Following the 2001 Parliament attack, instead of squarely blaming Pakistan-backed terrorists, Sonia Gandhi criticized the NDA government’s intelligence preparedness. In a statement on December 20, 2001, she highlighted alleged intelligence lapses and shifted focus away from the perpetrators. Years later, Congress leaders, including Shashi Tharoor, openly criticized the execution of Afzal Guru, the convicted mastermind of the attack. Tharoor tweeted in 2015 that the hanging was “wrong and badly handled,” while other Congress MLAs from Jammu & Kashmir apologized for not allowing Guru’s family to meet him before execution and demanded the return of his remains on humanitarian grounds. P. Chidambaram also expressed doubts in 2016 about the judicial decision on Guru’s conviction, casting further ambiguity over Congress’s stance on terrorism.
Congress undermined Kargil war victory and refused to honor soldiers
Congress leaders repeatedly downplayed the significance of the 1999 Kargil War victory. On Kargil Vijay Diwas in 2009, Congress MP Rashid Alvi shockingly claimed that Kargil was not worth celebrating, dismissing it as a battle fought within Bharatiya territory. Furthermore, from 2004 to 2009, during UPA’s first term, the Congress-led government failed to officially commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, neglecting the sacrifices of Bharatiya soldiers. This deliberate omission was raised in Parliament by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who urged the institutionalization of the day. Additionally, then MoS Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal embarrassed his party by forgetting the date of the Kargil War victory, reflecting a lack of respect and awareness toward national military achievements.
Congress blamed NDA for Pakistan’s Kargil infiltration
Instead of acknowledging the bravery of Bharatiya soldiers during the Kargil conflict, Congress continued to blame the NDA government for intelligence failures. In 2014, Ravinder Sharma, Congress’s spokesperson in J&K, labeled the entire Kargil episode as a diplomatic and intelligence failure under Prime Minister Vajpayee’s government. This narrative not only diminished the role of the armed forces but also attempted to shift the blame from the Pakistani intrusions to domestic political leadership. Such repeated attempts by Congress to question Bharat’s anti-terror efforts, defense strategies, and martyrdom of soldiers fueled perceptions of an anti-national approach that prioritized political point-scoring over national unity.
Over the years, the INC has repeatedly exposed its troubling sympathies—not for the victims of terrorism, not for the soldiers defending the nation, but for the very forces that seek to destroy Bharat from within and without. The Batla House encounter is a glaring example of this. Instead of standing behind security forces who risked their lives neutralizing terrorists, Congress leaders like Salman Khurshid revealed that Sonia Gandhi “wept bitterly” after seeing the images—not for the martyr, Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, but allegedly for the terrorists. The party’s discomfort in calling out jihadi terror was not just appalling but also a slap in the face of every Bharatiya who values national security.
This pattern continued with their handling of the Parliament attack convict, Afzal Guru. While the entire nation saw his hanging as justice delivered for an attack on Bharat’s temple of democracy, Congress leaders—including Shashi Tharoor, P. Chidambaram, and multiple J&K MLAs—expressed regret and doubt over his execution. They spoke of “humanitarian concerns” for a terrorist who showed no remorse. These apologies were not just misguided—they were shameless endorsements of terror sympathizers. Congress’s reluctance to stand firm against terrorism reeks of political cowardice and appeasement that has repeatedly compromised national integrity.
And when it comes to the Kargil War, the Congress’s disdain for our soldiers’ sacrifices is chilling. Refusing to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas from 2004 to 2009, mocking the need to honor a hard-won victory, and blaming our own forces for Pakistan’s treachery—this is the Congress legacy. While brave Bharatiya soldiers laid down their lives, Congress was busy questioning the war’s legitimacy, forgetting dates, and even portraying Kargil as an embarrassment instead of a moment of patriotic valor.
It is no longer just a matter of political ideology—it is a matter of national survival. The Congress party’s repeated actions and statements make one thing brutally clear: they have consistently chosen Pakistan over Bharat, terrorists over soldiers, and votes over national interest. These are not mistakes. These are calculated, treacherous betrayals of Bharat’s state and its people. Congress has not just lost its moral compass; it has sold it at the altar of appeasement and vote-bank politics.
What Congress deserves is not another chance—but a complete political isolation. It must be held accountable for every teardrop shed for terrorists and every insult hurled at our armed forces. Let the people of Bharat give Congress exactly what it has earned a permanent exile from the politics of Bharat. For a party that sympathizes with those who bleed our nation, the only place it belongs is in the footnotes of history, stained with disgrace.
Enough is enough. The people of Bharat will no longer tolerate anti-national sympathies disguised as secularism. Bharat deserves better.
They’re a national disgrace!
Are they truly Indians?