BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh launched a strong rebuttal against National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday. Chugh criticized Abdullah’s remarks about Operation Sindoor, labeling them as disrespectful to the sacrifices made by the security forces in Jammu & Kashmir. This controversy erupted following Abdullah’s statement that the operation ‘did not achieve anything’.
Chugh expressed his outrage by stating that it was ‘shameful’ for Abdullah and his family to undermine the dedication shown by the Armed Forces. He emphasized the significant achievements of Operation Sindoor, particularly its success in dismantling multiple terrorist training centers in Pakistan, especially in the wake of a terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam.
Further defending the operation, Chugh pointed out that it remains ongoing, framing the recent blast at the Nowgam Police Station as a crucial reminder of the valour displayed by security forces amidst persistent threats from Pakistan-backed terrorists.
He escalated his accusations by claiming Abdullah, along with prominent political figures like the Muftis and the Gandhi family, routinely aligns with the interests of Pakistan and its intelligence agency, the ISI. Chugh labeled Abdullah’s comments as ‘shocking’, especially after the J&K Police and local intelligence uncovered one of the largest terror conspiracies seen in recent history.
Chugh specifically targeted Abdullah, questioning whether he felt sympathy for those involved in hoarding 2,900 kilograms of explosives, which posed a grave risk to countless innocent lives. This foiled plot, he asserted, would have resulted in catastrophic destruction had vigilant efforts from the JK Police and allied agencies not intervened.
In a solemn note, Chugh reminded the public that nine personnel from the J&K Police tragically lost their lives in the Nowgam Police Station blast while managing these explosives, a loss he described as ‘heartbreaking for the entire nation’. He criticized Abdullah for neglecting to honor the sacrifices of these martyrs and instead opting to express sentiments aligned with Pakistan’s interests.
Chugh firmly stated that rather than commending the heroism that thwarted a potential massacre, Abdullah had chosen to ‘echo the sentiments of the Pakistani Army and the ISI’. He suggested that Abdullah’s actions expose the so-called ‘Gupkar Gang’ and questioned if opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi support such stances, especially as they promote their ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’ political initiative.
