The BJP today targeted Congress over its leader Salman Khurshid's statement in which he attacked the Prime Minister for raking up Balochistan issue in his Independence Day address. The party alleged that some of opposition party leaders are seen offering support to Pakistan on the issue. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi BJP national Secretary Sidharth Nath Singh said, it is a sad commentary that the Congress is divided on issues of national interests. He said while the main opposition party offered support to the government on its reference to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Balochistan in an all-party meeting while its leaders are seen offering support to Pakistan outside.<br/><br/>Congress has already distanced itself from the remarks of former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid terming them as his personal view. It said that it believes there are serious human rights violations in Balochistan and the voice of democratic dissent is being suppressed by Pakistani forces and agencies.
News On AIR | August 16, 2016 9:28 PM
Some congress leaders seen "offering support" to Pakistan: BJP