AP CM Chandrababu Naidu made a reference to Jana Senani Pawan Kalyan’s statement against the BJP. He asked PM Modi not to link India’s safety and security with politics. Over two years ago, the BJP leaders told Pawan that the country would have war with Pakistan just before the general election. This statement of Jana Senani created a lot of embarrassment to the BJP both within and outside India.

The BJP leaders hit back saying their opponents were speaking only to favour Pakistan. But Chandrababu said PM Modi had also made embarrassing statements against former PM Manmohan Singh when there was a tension on the border. At that time, Modi even demanded the resignation of Manmohan Singh that sent a wrong signal to the people of the country. In the present context also, Modi should take up responsibility for the deteriorating situation on the border and he should resign for not able to tackle the situation efficiently. CBN made this comment deliberately to bring pressure on the BJP government at the Centre ahead of the general elections.

The present war-like situation with Pakistan is going to become a major issue in the coming election. It has all the potential to make rival leaders make more controversial statements on the country’s security as well.