CM Siddaramaiah clarifies and emphasized that he acknowledges the inevitability of war if necessary

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has found himself at the center of an international controversy after his remarks following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam were aired by a Pakistani news channel. The video, which quickly went viral, led to sharp reactions, particularly from BJP leaders who accused Siddaramaiah of being sympathetic towards Pakistan.

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Responding to the uproar, CM Siddaramaiah issued a clarification, firmly rejecting the allegations. "I did not say there should be no war on Pakistan. I was commenting on the security lapses that led to the Pahalgam attack," he stated. Emphasizing that he acknowledged the inevitability of war if necessary, Siddaramaiah maintained that his focus was on the security failure, not on advocating peace with Pakistan.

The broadcast has sparked a wave of trolling on social media, with some alleging that Siddaramaiah "loves Pakistan." The Chief Minister has dismissed these accusations, accusing Pakistani media of spreading false propaganda to create political instability in India.

"This is a deliberate attempt to misinterpret my words and malign me," Siddaramaiah said, urging people not to fall for misinformation.

As political tensions rise, Siddaramaiah’s clarification aims to quell the controversy, but the incident has once again highlighted the sensitive nature of political discourse surrounding national security and relations with Pakistan.