Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remarks following the Pahalgam terror attack — where he said there was "no need for war" — have sparked a major political storm, especially after Pakistani media widely highlighted his statement. The BJP has launched a scathing attack, accusing Siddaramaiah of playing into the hands of the enemy.

Siddaramaiah Under Fire

After India imposed tough diplomatic measures against Pakistan in response to the brutal Pahalgam attack, Siddaramaiah had urged restraint, saying, "There is no need for war. The government should instead take strict internal security measures. We are in favor of peace and security, not war."

This comment quickly gained traction across Pakistani media outlets, leading BJP leaders to slam the Karnataka CM.

BJP Calls Siddaramaiah 'Pakistan Ratna'

Senior BJP leader R. Ashoka mocked Siddaramaiah, sarcastically congratulating him for becoming "world famous in Pakistan overnight." He went further, suggesting that Siddaramaiah could soon be honored with Pakistan’s highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, for his "peace advocacy."

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi also criticized the Chief Minister, stating, "While the world is mourning and supporting India after the terror attack, Siddaramaiah is making careless statements, showing a complete lack of understanding of the gravity of the situation."

BJP’s Amit Malviya accused the Congress party of coming forward "to save Pakistan," claiming that Siddaramaiah’s focus on internal security rather than confronting Pakistan betrays the national sentiment.

Siddaramaiah Clarifies

Facing mounting backlash, Siddaramaiah defended his comments. "I never said there should not be a war. I said war is inevitable if needed — but not immediate. It is the central government’s responsibility to strengthen security after such an incident where 26 people lost their lives," he clarified.

The political row reflects the heightened tensions within India following the Pahalgam attack, not only at the international level but also in domestic political discourse.