Political Uproar Over Pakistan Minister's Remarks on Article 370

Pakistan's defense minister's comments aligning with NC-Congress stance on Article 370 restoration prompt strong reactions from Indian political leaders.

Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan and the NC-Congress alliance share the same goal of restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress and NC, accusing them of aligning with Pakistan's agenda.
The Congress and NC leaders distanced themselves from Asif's remarks, asserting that Pakistan should not interfere in India's internal matters.
Former J&K Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah emphasized their Indian citizenship and rejected any association with Pakistan.
The BJP intensified its criticism of Congress, claiming that Rahul Gandhi has consistently sided with anti-India forces.