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Rajasthan BJP President’s Pakistan-War Remark Sparks Political Backlash
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Controversial Statement
He made the comment during a public event, adding that the stance applied only to the external conflict and not to domestic issues involving India.
Political Reactions
Congress leaders reacted sharply. National coordinator Sandeep Gupta echoed the criticism, describing Pakistan as a “terrorist country” and suggesting the comment revealed an ideological affinity between the BJP and Pakistan.
Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) shared the video of Rathore’s speech on social media.
Official Statements & Responses
Congress demanded clarification on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah share Rathore’s view, asking the BJP to disclose any disciplinary action against the Rajasthan chief. The party’s statements framed the remark as evidence of the BJP’s “affinity for Pakistan,” a nation they described as responsible for attacks on Indian soldiers and civilians.
AAP officials, while amplifying the video, did not issue formal remarks on the content of Rathore’s claim. No response from the BJP leadership or the Indian government was reported in the available sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If war breaks out between US and Pakistan, we will stand with Pakistan as it is our neighbour,” — Madan Rathore, rajasthan BJP president
- “We all need to understand this. Look, when it comes to India, I say that if there is a war breaks out between America and Pakistan today, we are with Pakistan because it is our neighbour,” — Madan Rathore, rajasthan BJP president
- “The BJP’s love for the terrorist nation Pakistan, which kills our soldiers and our people, has come on display once again,” — Shama Mohamed
- “Does anyone still have any doubts? The truth is, both the BJP and Pakistan share the same DNA, as Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore is saying, 'If there's a war between America and Pakistan... we're with Pakistan,'” — Sandeep Gupta