Overview

• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that India is ready for war if its sovereignty is threatened, but emphasized that war should always be a last resort.
• His earlier remarks suggesting that 'war is not necessary' drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders and sparked a political row.
• Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of twisting his words and reaffirmed his solidarity with the central government’s actions, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
• Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar distanced himself from Siddaramaiah’s remarks, reiterating the Congress Working Committee’s support for central decisions on Pakistan.
• The Pahalgam massacre, attributed to Pakistan-backed militants, has intensified calls for stronger security measures and counterterrorism efforts in India.