BJP Accuses Congress Of “Giving Cover-Fire” To Terrorists
In the wake of a car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Indian National Congress of “giving cover-fire” to terrorists. The BJP claims that statements made by senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram — particularly his criticism of the government’s “discreet silence” on the rise of home-grown terror — amount to soft support for extremist elements and undermine national security efforts.
Political Fallout Intensifies
Chidambaram, responding to the blast, questioned the government’s handling of internal threats and pointed to domestic radicalisation. The BJP countered sharply, stating that while condemning a terror act is welcome, belittling the threat or casting doubt on state agencies in public only emboldens terrorists. This exchange has added to the already heightened political tension surrounding the investigation and security failures linked to the incident.
Broader Implications For Security Discourse
The episode underscores the volatile intersection of terrorism, politics and security. Analysts note that public infighting between major parties over security incidents can distract from the operational response and investigation. The BJP’s charge of “cover-fire” suggests a shift toward framing political opposition as complicit in terror dynamics, one likely to further polarise debate and complicate cohesive strategy.
