Samajwadi Party leader and Member of Parliament Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday raised strong concerns over the timing of the Pahalgam encounter, which took place just a day before the ongoing Parliament session.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Yadav asked, “Why did the encounter happen exactly yesterday? Was it a coincidence or something more?” He said such questions were natural given the sensitive national and political context.
Pulwama reference draws further scrutiny
Akhilesh also pointed to past intelligence failures and questioned the credibility of technological surveillance. “If the government claims to have strong technical and intelligence capabilities, why was the car loaded with RDX not intercepted during the Pulwama attack?” he asked. Yadav emphasized the importance of accountability and urged the government to reflect on its internal mechanisms and lapses.
Territorial concerns and border disputes brought into debate
In a broader attack on the BJP government, Yadav questioned changes in India’s territorial control since 2014. “When BJP came to power, what was the total area under India’s control? And what is it now?” he asked, citing sensitive regions like Pangong Lake, Galwan Valley, and Rezang La. He asked whether the government has concrete answers on these matters.
China conflict and Rafale aircraft performance questioned
Yadav also revisited India’s tensions with China, highlighting the military standoff and asking whether the government has used all its modern military resources efficiently. “You said we fought bravely against China, but I ask — those advanced aircraft you worshipped with lemons and chillies, how many of them actually flew?” he remarked, referring to the symbolic rituals performed on Rafale fighter jets.
Akhilesh Yadav clarified that the opposition does not support war but firmly supports peace at the borders. However, he maintained that the government must answer for military preparedness, territorial integrity, and intelligence lapses.
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