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BJP hits out at P Chidambaram for questioning Pakistan link in Pahalgam terror attack

P Chidambaram’s remark about ‘homegrown terrorists’ in the Pahalgam attack has triggered a political row, with BJP accusing Congress of siding with Pakistan’s narrative.

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A fresh political storm erupted on the eve of the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament after senior Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the government’s narrative around the Pahalgam terror attack. In an interview, the former Home Minister suggested the attackers might be “homegrown terrorists” and challenged the claim that Pakistan was behind the massacre.

The ruling BJP launched a sharp counterattack, accusing the Congress of repeatedly giving a “clean chit” to Pakistan and weakening the national narrative on terrorism.

Chidambaram questions government’s claims on terror origins

In an interview with a media platform, Chidambaram asked why the government was withholding information regarding the National Investigation Agency’s probe into the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. “Have they identified the terrorists? Where they came from? I mean, for all we know, they could be homegrown terrorists. Why do you assume that they came from Pakistan? There’s no evidence of that,” he said.

The government and security agencies have maintained that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam killings were Pakistani nationals. However, Chidambaram alleged that authorities are not being transparent and are avoiding accountability in the aftermath of the incident.

BJP accuses Congress of undermining national security

Reacting strongly, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said the Congress’s stance once again favored the enemy narrative. “Every time our forces confront Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Congress leaders sound more like Islamabad’s defence lawyers than India’s opposition,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Malviya further alleged that Congress has a pattern of protecting adversarial interests and highlighted Chidambaram’s past remarks linking saffron terrorism to domestic incidents.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla echoed the criticism, declaring, “From 26/11 to Surgical Strikes to Pahalgam, Congress ka haath, Pakistan ke saath!”

Debate over Operation Sindoor and ceasefire

Chidambaram also cast doubts on the transparency of Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam attack. He accused the government of concealing casualties. “Losses are inevitable in a war. Admit the losses,” he said, comparing the Centre’s silence with World War II-era British communication practices.

He also questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not addressed Parliament on the issue and suggested that the ceasefire announcement had come not from India, but from then US President Donald Trump.

Congress response and backing from party MP

Congress MP Imran Masood backed Chidambaram, accusing the BJP-led Centre of being the real party to have equated India with Pakistan by accepting a ceasefire. “The terrorists are still alive. If the Pahalgam killers are alive, every Indian should be ashamed,” Masood said.

With the Operation Sindoor debate set to begin in Parliament, these remarks from the Opposition and the government’s counterblasts are expected to dominate the proceedings.

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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