Politics Breaking: Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress Over Silence on Captain Smith Praise Row

BJP questions Congress's 'silence' on Captain Smit Machchhar, UP chief pick

The BJP accused the Congress of sending the wrong message with its new Uttar Pradesh appointments. It also used the party leadership's silence on pilot Smit Machchhar to question its political priorities.

Politics Breaking: Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress Over Silence on Captain Smith Praise Row

A political row has intensified after BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi sharply criticized the Congress during a press conference, accusing its leadership of maintaining silence over the praise being extended to Captain Smith. Trivedi said the pilot’s actions have made the country proud, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to him and that global leaders, including those from the United States and Israel, have appreciated his efforts. He also referred to reports suggesting extremist elements praising the accused pilot, calling the situation concerning and questioning why the Congress has not issued any statement in response. Targeting the party’s top leadership, Trivedi alleged “selective sensitivity,” claiming that while Congress leaders have expressed emotions in past incidents, they have remained silent on what he described as an act of bravery that saved lives. He took direct aim at Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, accusing them of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national sentiment. Framing the issue as an ideological divide, Trivedi said one side stands firmly against terror while the other has a record of controversial remarks on individuals linked to terror cases. He demanded a clear answer from the Congress leadership on their stand. The remarks are expected to further escalate the ongoing political confrontation, adding to the already heated exchange between the ruling BJP and the opposition over issues of national security, political intent, and public messaging.

BJP targets Congress over ‘silence’ on pilot Smit Machchhar’s heroic act, alleges ‘ideology supports terror’

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi family for remaining 'silent' on Captain Smit Machchhar's courageous act, and alleged that one ideology 'silently supports terror'.  This comes days after the Indian pilot saved over 170 lives on board flydubai flight FZ1073, despite being attacked by his co-pilot, which led to the aircraft being diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. He was grievously inj…