Final Up to date:April 30, 2025, 08:36 IST
Farooq Abdullah has prolonged assist to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his authorities’s response to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror assault.
Pahalgam terror assault: Farooq Abdullah backs PM Modi over Pahalgam response (PTI Picture)
Nationwide Convention chief Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday dismissed his ally Congress’ claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “missing” after the Pahalgam terror assault and backed the PM over any motion he takes towards Pakistan.
“Where is he missing? I know he is in Delhi,” Abdullah mentioned.
In a now-deleted submit after an enormous controversy, the Congress on Tuesday posted a picture with out naming the Prime Minister and solely confirmed an previous picture of his garments with out his physique. The BJP lashed out at Congress over the submit, alleging that it was a ‘sar tan se juda’ imagery geared toward weakening India at this significant juncture when the nation eyes retaliation of the Pahalgam terror assault.
“jimmedari ke samay — Gayab,” the caption of the Congress’ submit learn.
Abdullah rejected the ally’s allegation and mentioned that his occasion has prolonged full assist to the Centre.
“We have given our full support to the prime minister. After that, we should not be questioned. The prime minister should do whatever work he necessary,” the previous J&Ok chief minister mentioned.
Abdullah additionally responded to Pakistan’s repeated warning of a nuclear warfare and reminded Islamabad that New Delhi has nuclear weapons too.
“We also have nuclear power, and we had it even before them. India has never attacked anyone first. It all started from there (Pakistan), and we responded. Even today, we will not use it (nuclear weapons) unless they do. But if they use it, we have it too. May God never let such a situation arise,” he mentioned.
“There was the Mumbai attack, and it was proven they did it. The Pathankot attack, they did it, the Uri attack, they did it. They attacked in Kargil, and I was the chief minister at that time. They said they were not involved, but when we took strong action, they ran to the US President asking for help. If they want friendship, then such things cannot continue. It must stop. But if they want hostility, we are ready, and so are they,” Abdullah added, as he slammed Pakistan for its involvement in terrorism.
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Information politics ‘Where Is He Missing’: Farooq Abdullah Backs PM, Rejects Congress’ ‘Gayab’ Jibe After Pahalgam Assault