Overview
- Mallikarjun Kharge alleges Prime Minister Modi canceled his April 19 Kashmir visit after receiving intelligence about a potential terror attack, but failed to reinforce security in Pahalgam.
- The April 22 Pahalgam attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, killed 26 tourists and has been acknowledged by the government as an intelligence failure.
- Kharge questions the government's accountability for the attack and claims the Center admitted to lapses during an all-party meeting.
- The BJP has condemned Kharge's remarks as baseless and treacherous, demanding an unconditional apology and accusing him of undermining national security.
- Congress has reiterated its support for strong government action against Pakistan, emphasizing national unity despite political tensions.