P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram Calls Operation Blue Star "Wrong Way," Says Indira Gandhi Paid with Her Life for the Mistake
Oct 12, 2025 01:15 pm CST
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram states that Operation Blue Star, ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 to remove terrorists from the Golden Temple, was mishandled. Though Gandhi "paid with her life" for this decision, Chidambaram emphasizes it was a collective failure involving army, police, intelligence, and civil services, not solely her responsibility.
India Denies Role in Taliban Minister's Press Conference That Excluded Women Journalists
Oct 11, 2025 02:23 pm CST
India clarified it had no jurisdiction over a controversial press conference by Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi where women journalists were allegedly excluded, sparking outrage from opposition leaders. The meeting marked a diplomatic reset as India announced upgrading its Kabul mission to embassy status despite concerns over Taliban's restrictions on women.
P Chidambaram Refutes PM Modi's Claims on UPA's Response to 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks
Oct 09, 2025 12:02 pm CST
Former Home Minister P Chidambaram strongly denies PM Modi's allegations that the UPA government refrained from retaliating against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks due to foreign pressure. The political clash highlights divergent narratives about India's national security decisions following one of the nation's most devastating terrorist incidents.
PM Modi Claims Congress Yielded to International Pressure After 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks
Oct 09, 2025 03:08 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of succumbing to international pressure by not retaliating against Pakistan following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, citing former Home Minister P Chidambaram's recent revelations. Modi emphasized his government's contrasting approach to national security, highlighting Operation Sindoor as evidence of India's current willingness to strike terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan.
Eknath Shinde Labels UPA's Inaction After 26/11 as 'Treachery', Praises Modi's Strong Stance Against Pakistan
Oct 03, 2025 02:27 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde criticized the UPA government for not retaliating against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, calling it "treachery." Speaking at Shiv Sena's Dusshera rally, Shinde contrasted this with PM Modi's firm responses to terrorism, while also attacking Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistan's positions. He announced that his party would contest upcoming local elections alongside BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP.