BJP on Monday ripped into TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as "Pakistan-Governed Azad Kashmir" and questioned the Mamata Banerjee-led party of representing Pakistan’s propaganda.
In a post on X, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya posted a clip of Banerjee speaking in Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor in which he referred to PoK as "Azad Kashmir".
"Pakistan is celebrating today — courtesy of Trinamool Congress. Despite being crushed in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has found a strange ally in TMC," Malviya said.
Pakistan is celebrating today — courtesy of Trinamool Congress.Despite being crushed in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has found a strange ally in TMC.
🔻 TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, speaking inside the Indian Parliament, did the unthinkable:
1️⃣ Referred to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir… pic.twitter.com/TAcMowHrM2
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) July 28, 2025
"TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, speaking inside the Indian Parliament, did the unthinkable:
1 Referred to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as “Pakistan-Governed Azad Kashmir.”
2 Mocked the valour of our armed forces, insinuating that Pakistani terrorists just walk in, kill, and leave — and then giggled.
3 Ridiculed India’s intelligence agencies, turning Pakistan’s terror strikes into a joke through mimicry," Malviya wrote on X.
He added that such remarks are not dissent but a "disgrace" and questioned whether TMC represents India’s voice or Pakistan’s propaganda.
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari also hit out at the TMC, saying that Banerjee’s remark was “shameful."
"This is shameful and an insult of our forces! TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee calls POK as : 'Pakistan Governed Occupied Azad Kashmir " If this is not anti national intent then what it is!" he said on X.
During his speech, the TMC MP questioned the government over declaration of ceasefire with Pakistan and wondered whether it was done under the “pressure of America." “The moment you stand in front of the US President, your height shrinks to 5 feet and your chest from 56 inches to 36 inches. Why are you so afraid of the US President?" he asked.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.
Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.