Overview

• Ajay Rai, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, used a toy Rafale jet adorned with lemons and chillies to question the government's lack of action after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
• The BJP condemned Rai's protest as an insult to the armed forces and accused Congress of enabling Pakistani propaganda by criticizing India's defense posture.
• BJP leaders argued that Rai's remarks, coupled with their use in Pakistani media, undermined national unity during heightened India-Pakistan hostilities.
• Rai defended his actions, stating they were meant to urge the government to deploy Rafale jets decisively against terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack.
• The Congress Working Committee reaffirmed its support for any strong anti-terror measures by the government while emphasizing the need for immediate action.