On May 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over Pakistan’s endorsement of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, stating that it is a “matter of grave concern and calls for a thorough investigation.”
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In an interview with news agency IANS, PM Modi said, “I don’t understand why some select group of people, apparently those who harbour animosity against us, get endorsements from Pakistan, why voices of support emanate from there, for certain individuals.”
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PM Modi opens up for the first time on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal receiving endorsements from Pakistan.
PM said, "I am not aware why certain people are liked by those who harbour animosity towards us. Why does support emerge from… pic.twitter.com/2IKecjmZNS
— IANS (@ians_india) May 27, 2024
“I am not aware why certain people are liked by those who harbour animosity towards us,” PM Modi told IANS about alleged endorsements from Pakistan. “Why does support emerge from there (Pakistan) for a few individuals? This is a matter that requires thorough investigation.”
On May 25, during Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections, Fawad Chaudhry shared a video of Arvind Kejriwal and wrote, “May peace and harmony defeat forces of hate and extremism. #MorePower#IndiaElections2024.”
चौधरी साहिब, मैं और मेरे देश के लोग अपने मसलों को संभालने में पूरी तरह सक्षम हैं। आपके ट्वीट की ज़रूरत नहीं है। इस वक़्त पाकिस्तान के हालात बहुत ख़राब हैं। आप अपने देश को सँभालिये https://t.co/P4Li3y2gDQ
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 25, 2024
Delhi Chief Minister, however, responded strongly and said that India was fully capable of solving its own problems and that the Pakistani leader’s tweet of support was not needed.
“Chaudhary Sahib, I and the people of my country are fully capable of handling our issues. Your tweet is not needed. The situation in Pakistan is very bad right now. You take care of your country,” Arvind Kejriwal said on X.
https://twitter.com/fawadchaudhry/status/1789588786243842456?t=yTPhAdSf80kQLZ4zNYP39Q&s=19
Fawad Chaudhry had earlier given a thumbs up when Arvind Kejriwal got interim bail from the Supreme Court. “Modiji lost another battle #Kejriwal released… good news for moderate India,” he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
https://twitter.com/fawadchaudhry/status/1785635422309101683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1785635422309101683%7Ctwgr%5Ee66dfe3e8dad3906c62ae82a2c05c42541cfcf74%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Forganiser.org%2F2024%2F05%2F02%2F235418%2Fbharat%2Fformer-pakistan-minister-chaudhry-fawad-hussain-praises-rahul-gandhi-bjp-alleges-congress-pakistan-nexus%2F
Amid Lok Sabha elections, Fawad Chaudhry shared a video of Rahul Gandhi where he was criticising the BJP and PM Modi, and wrote on X, “Rahul on fire”.
The statements and actions of Pakistani leaders endorsing Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal have sparked significant controversy in India. PM Modi’s call for a thorough investigation highlights the seriousness with which these endorsements are being viewed. As the Lok Sabha elections continue, the situation underscores the complex interplay of domestic politics and international relations.
