Is it so difficult to be patriotic?
Salman Khurshid
Senior Congress leader
What we are doing is what is needed for the country. No matter which party you are from, today what is needed is a single voice to speak for the nation.
Salman Khurshid
Senior Congress leader
It is both tragic and deeply ironic. The Congress is sacrificing national interest at the altar of political expediency.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya
I had not come abroad to oppose the Centre, but to speak for India.
Salman Khurshid
Senior Congress leader
Key Facts
- Salman Khurshid supports the abrogation of Article 370, stating it had long created a perception that Kashmir was separate from the rest of India.
- Article 370 was abrogated after much time had passed, followed by elections with 65% participation and an elected government in Kashmir today.
- Khurshid is part of a multi-party delegation abroad promoting India's united stance against terrorism and raising awareness about Operation Sindoor.
- Khurshid criticizes political divisions in India, expressing distress that people at home calculate political allegiances instead of prioritizing patriotism.
- Khurshid emphasizes the need for a single voice in favor of the nation regardless of party affiliations during the delegation's foreign visits.
- Khurshid condemns Pakistan's attempts to undo Kashmir's development following the abrogation of Article 370.
- Khurshid's remarks have sparked controversy within Congress and opposition, with calls to prioritize patriotism over politics.
Key Stats at a Glance
Voter participation in Kashmir elections post-Article 370 abrogation
65%