His comments come in the wake of a political storm over statements made by Chidambaram ahead of a discussion in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, India's counter-response following the deadly terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which took the lives of 26 people.
Chidambaram questioned the government's narrative on the attack, suggesting that the terrorists could be "homegrown" and asking for evidence to prove they came from Pakistan. He also criticised the government for not disclosing details about Operation Sindoor.
He said that Shashi Tharoor speaks well, but his leadership doesn't allow him to speak on behalf of his party. However, he expressed his happiness that no one could stop Tharoor from speaking in favour of the country.
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, during the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, told the House that it appears that at least one terrorist involved in the Pahalgam attack has been neutralised in an ongoing anti-terror operation, Mahadev, in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday took a swipe at the Opposition during a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, stating that the focus must not remain on small issues when aiming to achieve a higher feat, as it can divert attention from national security.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday defended his father P Chidambaram's recent remarks about the Pahalgam attack, and said people were trolling a small part of the interview without understanding the full context.
Shinde questioned what was actually achieved, how many terrorists were caught, whether any fighter jets were lost, and demanded that the government take responsibility and give clear answers.
Noting that Operation Sindoor marks a new face and a new normal in India's fight against cross-border terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday firmly rejected claims of any third-party mediation in cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and also said that a
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Monday slammed the government over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.
EAM S Jaishankar outlined India's diplomatic push at the UN Security Council after the terror attack, while Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Opposition for doubting Indian leadership. Jaishankar said the UN condemned the attack and backed accountability; Shah accused the Opposition of
Speaking to reporters here, Chief Minister Abdullah said, "It's not confirmed yet. It's a good thing if it's confirmed. From the day of the Pahalgam attack, whether it is the police, paramilitary, or the army, they are after them (terrorists). If even one of them is killed in an encounter