Congress Sang Pakistan's Song During Operation Sindoor: PM Modi In Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing it of "echoing Pakistan's narrative" during Operation Sindoor.

Addressing an election rally in Barpeta, Assam, the Prime Minister used the issue to question the opposition's stance on national security and illegal infiltration. Without elaborating on the details of the operation, the PM claimed that Indian forces had compelled Pakistan to "surrender within hours", contrasting this with what he described as Congress's sympathetic tone.

"Even during Operation Sindoor, our forces forced Pakistan to surrender within hours. But Congress sang the song written, composed and loved by Pakistan," he alleged, drawing applause from the crowd.

After the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, last year, by the Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), India launched Operation Sindoor hitting nine terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and deep inside Pakistan.

The Prime Minister also targeted the Congress over its alleged position on illegal immigration, a politically sensitive issue in Assam. He accused the party of supporting infiltrators and opposing strict action against illegal occupation. "You tell me, should infiltrators be sent back or not?" he asked the gathering, framing the debate as one of national and regional security.

Modi further claimed that Congress was considering legal measures that would penalise even the use of the term "infiltrator". According to him, such a move would embolden illegal entrants while putting indigenous communities, particularly tribal populations, at risk. "Congress will declare infiltrators as victims in law itself, while the indigenous majority could face the threat of imprisonment," he said, urging voters to back the Bharatiya Janata Party to ensure Assam's security.

Shifting focus, the Prime Minister spoke about the proposed Women's Reservation Bill, announcing a special session of Parliament beginning April 16. He said the government had consulted all political parties and appealed for unanimous support. Modi dismissed concerns being raised about the bill, asserting that no state would lose representation.

"Whether it is the Northeast or southern India, where population control has been effective, representation will not be reduced," he said. He added that the government was working on increasing the total number of seats to accommodate greater participation of women, and called on women in Assam to push political leaders towards consensus.

Modi also contrasted the BJP's governance approach with that of the Congress, accusing the latter of prioritising short-term gains and corruption over long-term development. "Congress lacks vision and works for immediate benefits. The BJP, on the other hand, is committed to long-term growth," he said, highlighting the Centre's efforts over the past decade to bring peace and stability to Assam.

Marking the foundation day of the BJP, Modi extended greetings to party workers and reiterated the party's guiding principle of "Nation First". He said the BJP remained committed to building a self-reliant India and sought public support to continue its development agenda.

Referring to the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in the BJP-led alliance securing a third consecutive term. He also took a swipe at the Congress leadership, predicting a decisive rejection by voters. "The people of Assam will script a record of victories for the BJP and a record of defeats for Congress," he said, pointing to the large turnout at the rally as a sign of public support.