Modi, BJP should stop using Sam Pitroda's opinion on airstrike: Cong leader Randeep Surjewala

Surjewala tweeted, "Modiji & BJP should stop using an individual’s personal opinion to spread venom! Instead of hiding behind the sacrifice of our armed forces, PM must answer to Nation on- Jobs crisis, Agrarian distress, Demo & GST disasters & Economic downturn."

What did Pitroda said?

Congress leader Sam Pitroda, a close aid of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, said it would be unfair to blame an entire nation for the activities of few people with a reference to the recent Pulwama terror attack that had left at least 40 Indian paramilitary personnel martyred.

Pitroda also asked for more proofs of the airstrike conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a response to the Pulwama attack.

Modi hits out at Opposition:

The Prime Minister tweeted, "Opposition insults our forces time and again. I appeal to my fellow Indians- question Opposition leaders on their statements. Tell them- 130 crore Indians will not forgive or forget the Opposition for their antics. India stands firmly with our forces."

Surjewala clears party's response:

In a couple of tweets, Randeep Singh Surejwala cleared the Congress party's stand over the Pulwama attack and the airstrike which was carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

He said: "INC has unequivocally said-: Pulwama Terror Attack was a grave National Security failure of Modi Govt, Balakot Air Strike was a shining example of valour of our Airforce, Pakistan’s terror outfits like JEM, LET & others will never succeed in their evil design."

"Truth also is - 1. Modiji was busy shooting films in Corbett Park & speech as Nation mourned Pulwama martyrs, 2. Modi Govt was clueless as RDX, MI Carbines & Rocket Launchers were smuggled in to be used in Pulwama, 3. BJP Govt released Masood Azhar & other terrorists."