Pahalgam Attack: Congress Hits Back, Questions BJP Government Over Terror Response

As India gears up for a strong counter-terror response following the deadly Pahalgam attack, the Congress party has launched a sharp political counterattack, raising serious questions about the BJP government's preparedness and handling of national security. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting at his residence yesterday, sources indicate he granted the military full freedom to respond to the attackers. Today, PM Modi is set to chair four major back-to-back meetings, including the first Cabinet meeting since the attack, along with sessions of the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security), CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs), and CCPA (Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs). Meanwhile, reports suggest panic and confusion have intensified in Pakistan following India’s aggressive stance. Pakistani leadership has responded with heightened rhetoric, reflecting growing unease over potential retaliatory action by the Indian Army.