Congress demands L-G Manoj Sinha’s resignation over Pahalgam attack, questions whom he is trying to protect

Reacting to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha’s admission of a security lapse in the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 tourists dead on April 22, the Congress on Monday questioned whom Mr Sinha was trying to ‘protect’ and demanded his resignation.

“The much-delayed acceptance of responsibility by L-G Manoj Sinha is an insult to the innocent tourists who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. Who is the L-G protecting? Where is the accountability?” Congress media and publicity head Pawan Khera asked in a post on X.

Congress MP from Tamil Nadu, Manickam Tagore, also questioned the timing of Mr Sinha’s statement and directly blamed the Centre for the security failure.

“Just six days before the Parliament session, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha calls the Pahalgam terror attack a ‘security lapse’ and takes ‘full responsibility’. But in J&K, the real control lies with the Union Home Ministry under Amit Shah. Why is he silent despite 90 terror-related deaths this year?” Tagore asked.

Tagore further pointed out that Mr Sinha admitted the Pahalgam attack was Pakistan-backed, targeted tourists, and took place in a ‘high-security zone.’ He questioned how terrorists could breach security so easily, asking who was in charge of intelligence and preparedness.

“This is not just a local failure; it is a central failure by the Modi government and the Home Ministry. The people of Jammu & Kashmir and India deserve answers, not slogans,” he added.