In the midst of heightened border tensions between India and Pakistan, Congress MLC and senior actress Vijayashanthi has stirred a political storm with a tweet that many are calling ill-timed and insensitive. Referring to Congress party’s historic role in countering Pakistan, Vijayashanthi tweeted that it was the Congress that effectively controlled Pakistan, which has long been a haven for terrorists, and credited former Prime Ministers Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi for defeating Pakistan in the 1965 war and liberating Bangladesh in 1971, respectively.
Netizens strongly criticized Vijayashanthi, questioning the need to post politically charged statements during a time when Indian soldiers are actively engaged on the frontlines, risking their lives. Many felt her remarks politicized the sacrifices of the armed forces and unnecessarily brought partisan narratives into a sensitive national security issue.
Social media was flooded with reactions urging leaders to stand united during times of national crisis rather than draw political mileage.
