They have atom bomb” After Pitroda, Congress’ Mani Shankar Aiyar sparks row for advocating Pakistan

May 10, 2024

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar triggered a fresh row by claiming that India should "respect" Pakistan because it has an "atom bomb," Bharatiya Janata Party came down heavily on the Congress and said that the party's love for the neighbouring country is never-ending. In an April 15 interview with 'Chill Pill' Aiyar, Aiyar said that Pakistan is a respected nation that also possesses an atom bomb so India must enter into a dialogue with them. Responding to this, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that Aiyar, who is close to the Congress' "first family" is displaying the muscle and strength of Pakistan on behalf of the Congress party.