BJP accuses Congress of distorting Partition history amid political spat

Amid a verbal clash between the BJP and Congress over PM Narendra Modi’s comments on infiltration in Assam and the Northeast, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh accused Congress of concealing historical facts related to the Partition. Chugh’s statement followed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s criticism of PM Modi for alleging that Congress neglected Assam and the Northeast and shielded infiltrators at the region’s expense. Kharge challenged PM Modi’s blame-shifting to Congress, pointing out BJP’s governance roles at the state and central levels. In response, Chugh defended PM Modi’s remarks, accusing Congress of disregarding the bitter truths of the 1947 Partition and prioritizing power over national interests. He highlighted the efforts of freedom fighters like Gopinath Bordoloi in safeguarding Assam’s integrity. Kharge’s comments were triggered by PM Modi’s speech in Guwahati, where he accused Congress of long-term neglect of the region and allowing infiltrators to threaten its security and culture. Chugh also noted the nationalist victory in Maharashtra local body elections, emphasizing growing public support for nationalist forces and the Mahayuti alliance’s success in securing a majority in municipal councils and nagar panchayats.