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Congress Divided Over Accountability After Pahalgam Attack as Security Crackdown Intensifies

Shashi Tharoor's call to delay scrutiny of intelligence failures faces backlash from party colleague Udit Raj, while India suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that the main focus after the Pahalgam terror attack should not be on determining an intelligence failure.
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Even as Tharoor acknowledged failures his position, in many ways, is different from the Congress and its top leadership. (ANI PHOTO)
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Budget session of Parliament.

Overview

  • The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people, prompting a massive manhunt by Indian security forces to track down the perpetrators.
  • India has indefinitely suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, escalating diplomatic tensions following the attack.
  • Congress MP Shashi Tharoor suggested delaying accountability for intelligence lapses, comparing the situation to Israel's response to the October 7 Hamas attack.
  • Tharoor’s remarks drew sharp criticism from Congress leader Udit Raj, who questioned his alignment with party positions and accused him of siding with the BJP.
  • Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge supported government actions but emphasized the need for a thorough review of security lapses in the heavily guarded region.