During a Lok Sabha session on Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah rebuked the Congress party for what he described as a lack of faith in India's External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, and an apparent inclination to trust foreign narratives instead. This sharp criticism came amidst heated discussions surrounding Operation Sindoor, with Shah accusing the opposition of disrupting Jaishankar's speech and questioning his statements.

Shah asserted that the Congress party's disbelief in their own EAM, coupled with their perceived reliance on information from other countries, is the reason they currently sit in the opposition and, according to him, will remain there for the next 20 years. He stated, "I have an objection that they (Opposition) don't have faith in an Indian Foreign Minister, but they have faith in some other country". He went on to say that while he understands the importance of foreign perspectives within their party, it should not dictate their stance in Parliament.

The Home Minister's remarks were made during a debate on Operation Sindoor, a sensitive matter concerning national security. Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha, explaining India's firm stance against terrorism and the diplomatic efforts that followed the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized that India made it clear to Pakistan to cease its support for terrorism. He detailed how, prior to the operation, he made 27 calls and Prime Minister Modi made nearly 20 calls to gather international support, and that India had secured international condemnation despite Pakistan being a member of the Security Council at the time.

Shah also expressed his disapproval of the disruptions caused by the opposition during Jaishankar's address. He urged Speaker Om Birla to intervene and ensure that the opposition allowed the minister to speak without interruption. He warned that if the disruptions continued, the ruling party members would also find it difficult to restrain themselves when opposition members were speaking.

Jaishankar defended India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor. He also addressed past engagements with China, contrasting them with the current government's strong stance on terrorism, trade, and border de-escalation. He stated firmly that India's response to terrorism would not stop with Operation Sindoor and that visa restrictions on Pakistani nationals would continue.

The Congress party has not yet issued a detailed response to Amit Shah's accusations. However, the incident highlights the deep divisions between the ruling BJP and the opposition on matters of national security and foreign policy.