Expressing grave concerns about the Congress party's alleged connections with individuals who were caught chanting pro-Pakistan slogans in the Karnataka Assembly recently, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur questioned the leadership of the Congress for protecting such individuals, even after forensic analysis confirmed the authenticity of the incriminating video footage from the Vidhana Soudha premises in Bengaluru.
"While the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains steadfastly committed to safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation, it's bewildering to witness the Congress consistently aligning itself with anti-national elements," remarked Anurag Thakur.
Following the forensic report's conclusions, along with corroborating evidence and witness statements, three individuals were apprehended on Monday for raising pro-Pakistan slogans in the Karnataka Assembly while celebrating the election of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain to the Rajya Sabha, sparking strong condemnation from the BJP.
Despite these developments, local and senior Congress leaders rallied behind the accused, a move Thakur described as a disgraceful episode for the nation.
"Thanks to the persistent efforts of the BJP, the true colors of these traitors have been laid bare, leading to their apprehension. However, we must delve deeper into their connections, from chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' to the Bengaluru blast. Did the Congress MP silently condone these acts by not intervening? Was there complicity from the MP and the party in this wrongdoing?
"If the Assembly passes were linked to a Congress MLA, does it imply their involvement in this reprehensible act? What is the association between Congress leaders Syed Naseer Hussain and (Mallikarjun) Kharge? Why does the Congress consistently shield anti-national elements? Are Sonia Gandhi and Kharge ji providing cover for these elements?" questioned the Union Minister.
Anurag Thakur also expressed concerns about the conduct of the Congress party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, questioning the extent of their ethical standards.
He emphasized that without the BJP's pressure to release the forensic report in the pro-Pakistan slogan issue, the arrests may not have been initiated.
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