A political firestorm erupted after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh likened the free movement of Pahalgam terrorists to Indian MPs traveling abroad, drawing sharp BJP criticism. Ramesh accused the government of targeting Congress while terrorists remain at large. The BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative and insulting India's army and diplomatic efforts.
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