New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond in Parliament regarding the recent Delhi blast, calling it a serious question on the government’s security policy. Speaking in an interview with PTI, Khurshid said the incident exposes “a very serious question mark” and highlighted strategic and intelligence failures under the current administration.
Khurshid criticised the government for failing to provide a clear account of how the intelligence lapse occurred, particularly in light of the Red Fort blast and its potential links with other parts of the country. He emphasised that the Congress is not being jingoist but expects both the government and opposition to focus on national security.
In addition to domestic security concerns, Khurshid called for a steady foreign policy, describing the current approach as “sporadic, episodic, personalised, aberrational.” He was speaking about the recently published book “India’s Tryst with the World: A Foreign Policy Manifesto”, co-edited by him and Salil Shetty, featuring contributions from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
On Parliament’s role, Khurshid urged for an immediate session to discuss the blast, intelligence lapses, and the government’s ‘new normal doctrine’ regarding future terror attacks. He stated, “In a responsible way, in a responsible place, let us talk about what is happening and why it is happening again and again despite all the profound statements made by this government.”
His remarks underscore the Congress’ demand for government accountability, improved security measures, and clarity on foreign policy, reflecting concerns over both domestic and international strategic management under the Modi government.
