BJP MLC N. Ravi Kumar sparked controversy by saying the Kalaburagi District Collector "looks like she came from Pakistan," accusing her of favoring the Congress. His remark drew strong condemnation from progressive groups, who demanded action for insulting the officer.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who is one of the members of all-party delegation in Bahrain, said on Sunday that Bahrain is an old ally of India, and that the country will surely support India at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
In a press conference held in Bhopal, Congress leaders Arun Yadav, former Union Minister, and Arif Masood, Congress MLA, demanded action against Minister Vijay Shah for his comment on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, citing the BJP's inaction on the matter.
All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba on Sunday condemned a series of insults by BJP leaders against the army and their families, attributing these remarks to alleged directives from the party to credit Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'Operation Sindoor'.
Tharoor explained that India has tried dialogue and diplomacy with Pakistan, but the country's continued support for terrorism has left India with no choice but to take action in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Highlighting the valour of armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the action against terrorism has lent a new confidence and enthusiasm to the fight against terrorism across the world.
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who will lead the all-party delegation to Europe on Sunday emphasised that India believes in peace and harmony, but will take strong action against terrorism.
Meera Ravi, Editor of Salaam Bahrain Magazine, appreciated the delegation's visit, saying it reinforced India's conviction to take action against terrorism. The delegation's presence helped to convey that India's response was not about war, but about anti-terrorism.
Following the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed his Chief Secretary to prepare a clear and practical strategy at the state level for the effectiv
The all-party delegation from India to Bahrain, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda explained India's measured and calibrated response towards Pakistan's actions and brought to attention how terror emanating from Pakistan has been a threat not only to India but to world peace at large.
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly criticized Pakistan's actions at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.