BJP-Congress Clash: Renuka Chowdhury's Allegations About Army Pressure Spark Political Row

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has accused the BJP.

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has ignited controversy by claiming that the Army is being pressured to speak in support of the central government. Describing it as the most "frightening situation," Chowdhury made serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party, triggering a heated exchange of words. The ruling BJP responded strongly to these accusations.

CR Kesavan, BJP Spokesperson, described the remarks as "deeply divisive and malicious" and stated they "demean the dignity of armed forces."

These deeply divisive & malicious remarks of Congress MP Smt. Renuka Choudhary demeaning the dignity of our valiant armed forces is most condemnable. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party with their Sena Virodhi mentality have been serial offenders when it comes to abusing our… pic.twitter.com/eO0o0WGXpn

What Did Renuka Chowdhury Say

In an interview with IANS outside Parliament, Chowdhury stated, "...The most frightening situation is that, for the first time, Army leaders are coming out and saying that they are being pressured to speak in support of the government..."

BJP Reacts

Condemning Chowdhury's "shocking" statement, Kesavan termed these as most "reprehensible remarks." The BJP Spokesperson also criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for having a "sena virodhi" (anti-military) mentality.

"Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party with their sena virodhi mentality have been serial offenders when it comes to abusing our armed forces. In the past, Congress leaders have humiliated the Chief of Armed forces with pejoratives like 'Sadak Ka Goonda'," Kesavan told NDTV in an interview.

The party spokesperson also labeled Congress as "unpatriotic" and accused them of repeatedly questioning the credibility of surgical strikes, Balakot Air strikes, and Operation Sindoor.

"Rahul Gandhi was even reprimanded by the Court for insulting Indian Armed forces when he defamed the Army using the word 'pitaai' (thrashing)," he added.

Kesavan emphasized that for the armed forces, people and national interest come first. Therefore, Chowdhury should immediately apologize for her "repulsive remarks" that politicize the selfless sacrifice and valor of army personnel.

Kesavan further stated that if the Congress leadership has any shame, it will take action against Chowdhury. However, he claimed that Rahul Gandhi shares the same mentality as Chowdhury.

"You cannot expect any better from the Congress party," he concluded.