Rathore justified his assertion by citing geographic proximity, stating that India would support Pakistan simply because it is a neighbouring nation
A major political controversy has erupted after Rajasthan BJP president and Rajya Sabha lawmaker Madan Rathore claimed that India would stand with Pakistan if a war broke out between Islamabad and the United States. Speaking at an event, Rathore justified his assertion by citing geographic proximity, stating that India would support Pakistan simply because it is a neighbouring nation.
A video recording of the speech rapidly surfaced on social media platforms, triggering fierce backlash from opposition parties and igniting an intense political debate nationwide.
Opposition Hits Out at ‘Affinity’ for Terrorist State
The remarks drew immediate, sharp criticism from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, with leaders questioning the ruling party’s core foreign policy stance. Senior Congress coordinators pointedly asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared Rathore’s perspective on supporting Islamabad during a conflict.
Opposition spokespersons accused the BJP of displaying an underlying affinity for a country repeatedly linked to state-sponsored cross-border terrorism against Indian citizens and military personnel.
AAP Joins Attack Over Shared Ideological Claims
Joining the chorus of criticism, representatives from the Aam Aadmi Party circulated the viral video footage across multiple digital platforms. AAP leaders alleged that the statement laid bare an unexpected ideological alignment between the ruling party’s leadership and Pakistan.
Social media users also weighed in heavily on the controversial clip, with critics taking aim at the state BJP chief for proposing diplomatic alignment with a historic adversary over a global superpower.
