From the Uri surgical strike to Balakot airstrike and now Operation Sindoor, there seems to be one particular group ‘Congress party’ that consistently echoes Pakistan’s talking points instead of standing with India’s armed forces. Whenever India retaliates against cross-border terror, these voices from within question how many jets were lost or how many personnel were injured ignoring official clarifications and evidence. They seem less concerned with national morale and more focused on political gain. For over a decade, as electoral defeats piled up, the Congress party has resorted to misinformation campaigns and divisive toolkits, distancing itself further from the very nation it once claimed to represent. The latest instance came from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who mocked Operation Sindoor, raising questions about Congress’s political desperation and its disturbing alignment with Pakistan’s narrative.
Revanth Reddy’s Controversial Remarks in Jubilee Hills
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy sparked a political firestorm during a roadshow in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency on October 31. While campaigning for the upcoming by-election, Reddy allegedly questioned India’s response to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, suggesting that the Indian armed forces “did not react” when Pakistan attacked. His remarks were widely condemned as an insult to India’s military personnel who executed the operation with precision and courage.
The Chief Minister’s speech didn’t stop there. He also told voters that existing welfare schemes like free bus travel for women, free electricity, and ration benefits would end if Congress failed to win the seat. Many saw this as a blatant attempt to influence voters through intimidation and misuse of power. Political observers noted that such remarks crossed ethical lines, undermining both democratic principles and national pride.
Strongly condemn Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s below-the-belt remark on India.
He stooped so low, using derogatory language to say that Pakistan kicked us and India didn’t retaliate
It’s an insult to the armed forces who courageously destroyed terror camps in Pakistan during… pic.twitter.com/3mZhr8sdls
— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) October 31, 2025
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to respond, condemning Reddy’s remarks as “disrespectful and anti-national.” Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar took to social media to call out the Chief Minister’s “below-the-belt” statement. “Strongly condemn Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s remark. He stooped so low, using derogatory language to say that Pakistan kicked us and India didn’t retaliate. It’s an insult to our brave soldiers who destroyed terror camps during Operation Sindoor,” Sanjay wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The BJP further stated that Operation Sindoor symbolized India’s military strength and strategic precision, reminding citizens that the mission was globally acknowledged for its success in neutralizing terror threats across the border. The party accused Congress of deliberately mocking India’s defense forces to appease specific vote banks and foreign sympathizers. “This is not a slip of the tongue; it’s a mindset,” one BJP spokesperson remarked, adding that Congress leaders repeatedly undermine India’s security forces to corner political mileage.
Congress-AIMIM Understanding Raises Questions
What added fuel to the controversy was the support extended by Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM to the Congress candidate in Jubilee Hills. Although AIMIM did not field its own contender, it backed Congress nominee V. Naveen Yadav a move seen by analysts as a strategic alignment to consolidate Muslim votes.
The by-election holds special significance for AIMIM, as Naveen Yadav had earlier been part of the party and contested the 2014 polls on its ticket before switching allegiance. The alliance between Congress and AIMIM is being viewed as a calculated political maneuver designed to polarize voters along religious lines. BJP leaders have accused the Congress of “surrendering to communal politics” and “trading national interest for votes.”
The Jubilee Hills seat fell vacant following the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in June 2025. With polling scheduled for November 11 and counting on November 14, the contest features 58 candidates, but the real battle is between Congress, BJP, and BRS. The BJP’s Lankala Deepak Reddy and BRS’s Maganti Sunitha are expected to give Congress a tough fight, especially after Revanth Reddy’s controversial remarks.
Pattern of Insulting the Forces
This is not the first time Congress leaders have questioned India’s defense operations. Whether it was P. Chidambaram’s skepticism about the Balakot airstrikes or Digvijaya Singh’s repeated calls for “proof” of surgical strikes, the pattern is familiar. Each time India acts decisively against terror, sections of the Congress leadership cast doubt, indirectly validating Pakistan’s propaganda.
Political analysts say this recurring behavior reveals a deeper disconnect between the Congress leadership and national sentiment. Every time our armed forces defend the nation, instead of saluting them, Congress leaders echo Pakistan’s script. It’s not just poor politics it’s demoralizing for our troops.
By undermining national security narratives, Congress risks alienating large sections of the electorate, especially the youth and ex-servicemen who see such remarks as deeply unpatriotic.
The Jubilee Hills controversy is more than just a state-level electoral skirmish it’s a reflection of how far political desperation can push a party that once led India’s freedom movement. Revanth Reddy’s comments on Operation Sindoor are not isolated; they are part of a disturbing pattern where national security is trivialized for political gain.
At a time when India’s armed forces are being hailed globally for their professionalism and deterrent strength, attempts to undermine their achievements only embolden the enemies across the border. For Congress, such repeated missteps raise an uncomfortable question: Has the pursuit of votes become more important than loyalty to the nation?
