NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Friday requested the government to come out with "more facts" on the Balakot air moves, and said that he was once "baffled" by way of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reaction to his query which he was once entitled to invite.
Pitroda, chief of Indian Overseas Congress, additionally said it was once excellent to have a debate, dialogue, discussion and discourse, and it does not amount to questioning somebody.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi, using the hashtag 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi' (folks will not forgive) in a tweet, attacked Pitroda for reportedly pronouncing he wanted to "know more" in regards to the Balakot air assault, including choice of terrorists killed.
Several BJP leaders, including BJP chief Amit Shah, slammed Pitroda for his remarks.
"All I said is, can we get more facts, that's all. I don't know why this whole confusion... In democracy you are entitled to ask a question. It is good to have a debate, discussion, dialogue, discourse," Pitroda informed PTI.
"My asking a question should not create the kind of reaction it has created, even at the level of the prime minister. I am baffled," the technocrat-turned-politician said.
Attacking Pitroda, Modi additionally said: "Loyal courtier of Congress' royal dynasty admits what the nation already knew -- Congress was unwilling to respond to forces of terror. This is a New India- we will answer terrorists in a language they understand and with interest!."
He additionally asserted that he was once neither questioning the military as being alleged by way of the BJP and the prime minister nor the government.
"I am just saying give me more facts," Pitroda said.
Days after the Pulwama terror assault that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans, Indian Air Force fighter jets bombed terror staff JeM training camp near Balakot within Pakistan on February 26.
Pakistan retaliated by way of making an attempt to target Indian army installations the next day. However, the IAF thwarted their plans.
He additionally asserted that his remarks had been in his private capacity and had not anything to do with the Congress.
Pitroda, a long-time good friend of the Gandhi family, led the telecom revolution under Rajiv Gandhi when he set up the C-DOT. He labored on the Knowledge Commission and also based National Innovation Council during the UPA rule.
Pitroda, chief of Indian Overseas Congress, additionally said it was once excellent to have a debate, dialogue, discussion and discourse, and it does not amount to questioning somebody.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi, using the hashtag 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi' (folks will not forgive) in a tweet, attacked Pitroda for reportedly pronouncing he wanted to "know more" in regards to the Balakot air assault, including choice of terrorists killed.
Opposition insults our forces over and over. I enchantment to my fellow Indians- query Opposition leaders on their… https://t.co/g6a2cFn3QJ
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1553232957000Several BJP leaders, including BJP chief Amit Shah, slammed Pitroda for his remarks.
"All I said is, can we get more facts, that's all. I don't know why this whole confusion... In democracy you are entitled to ask a question. It is good to have a debate, discussion, dialogue, discourse," Pitroda informed PTI.
"My asking a question should not create the kind of reaction it has created, even at the level of the prime minister. I am baffled," the technocrat-turned-politician said.
Attacking Pitroda, Modi additionally said: "Loyal courtier of Congress' royal dynasty admits what the nation already knew -- Congress was unwilling to respond to forces of terror. This is a New India- we will answer terrorists in a language they understand and with interest!."
He additionally asserted that he was once neither questioning the military as being alleged by way of the BJP and the prime minister nor the government.
"I am just saying give me more facts," Pitroda said.
Days after the Pulwama terror assault that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans, Indian Air Force fighter jets bombed terror staff JeM training camp near Balakot within Pakistan on February 26.
Pakistan retaliated by way of making an attempt to target Indian army installations the next day. However, the IAF thwarted their plans.
He additionally asserted that his remarks had been in his private capacity and had not anything to do with the Congress.
Pitroda, a long-time good friend of the Gandhi family, led the telecom revolution under Rajiv Gandhi when he set up the C-DOT. He labored on the Knowledge Commission and also based National Innovation Council during the UPA rule.
Govt should come out with 'more facts' on Balakot strikes, 'baffled' by PM's reaction: Sam Pitroda
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