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'Is it so difficult to be patriotic?': Salman Khurshid amid Congress flak over Article 370 remarks

IndiaTimes Monday, 2 June 2025 ()
Salman Khurshid has criticized those within his own party who are undermining the government's efforts to raise global awareness about Pakistan's terrorism agenda. He questioned the difficulty of prioritizing patriotism over political allegiances, echoing Shashi Tharoor's sentiments. Khurshid's earlier support for the abrogation of Article 370, contrasting with Congress' stance, has fueled further controversy, drawing criticism from the BJP.
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