"Very unfortunate that politics is being done at a time...": Eknath Shinde after Congress 'Gayab' jibe at PM Modi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday criticised the Congress party for its recent 'Gayab' post targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amid the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Shinde expressed disappointment that the Congress would engage in politics during such a sensitive time.

"It is very unfortunate that politics is being done at a time when there has been a terrorist attack...," said the Maharashtra Dy CM.

Shinde highlighted PM Modi's swift action in response to the terror attack, including cutting short his foreign visit and making key decisions against Pakistan. The Deputy CM emphasised that the nation has full trust in PM Modi's ability to handle the situation and give a befitting reply to those behind the attacks.

"PM Modi cut short his foreign visit. PM Modi also made many vital decisions against Pakistan. The entire nation has trust in PM Modi that we will give a befitting reply to those behind the attacks and will teach a lesson to Pakistan and terrorists," said Shinde.

 

He also pointed out that some opposition leaders, likely referring to Congress, did not attend the all-party meeting and were on a foreign tour, implying a lack of commitment to national unity during crises.

"Some people did not attend the all-party meeting and were on a foreign tour. The entire nation is standing in support of PM Modi. PM Modi will wipe out the name and trace of Pakistan," added Shinde.

The Congress party had recently posted an image of PM Modi titled "Gayab," implying his absence during the recently held all-party meeting in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Since then, the post drew sharp criticism across the BJP and many of its coalition partners.