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Pahalgam massacre: 'Homegrown' ultras may be involved, says P Chidambaram, sparks row

IndiaTimes Monday, 28 July 2025 ()
A political firestorm has erupted over P. Chidambaram's suggestion that the Pahalgam attackers might be homegrown, sparking sharp criticism from BJP leaders. They accuse Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative and undermining the army's efforts. Chidambaram defends his statement, claiming it was taken out of context and misrepresented by trolls seeking to spread misinformation.
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