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Under fire, Congress deletes 'gayab' post targeting PM Modi
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Under fire from the BJP and facing online backlash, Congress removed its contentious "gayab" social media post targeting PM Modi. This action followed a high-level security meeting led by Modi, where he authorized the armed forces to respond freely to the Pahalgam terror attack. Further compounding the issue, Pakistani accounts, including a former minister, widely shared the post.
IANSFacing sharp criticism from the BJP and backlash online, the Congress on Tuesday night deleted its controversial "gayab" (missing) social media post targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move came shortly after Modi chaired a high-level security meeting and reportedly gave the armed forces full operational freedom to respond to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Adding to the Congress's embarrassment, the post was widely shared by Pakistani handles, including a former minister, prompting further criticism. Ironically, the episode came just a day after the party leadership had cautioned its own leaders against making controversial remarks on the Pahalgam incident and its aftermath.
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