The Congress on Monday directed its leaders to adhere to the party line or refrain from commenting on the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The party emphasised that its stance on the sensitive issue is solely represented by the recent Congress Working Committee (CWC) resolution and the views expressed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and authorised All India Congress Committee (AICC) office-bearers.

Party general secretary K.C. Venugopal stated that any deviation from this position would be considered a serious breach of party discipline. In a message to all leaders, the general secretary said the party has expressed its “deep anguish over the reprehensible terrorist attack in Pahalgam” and extended “unwavering solidarity with the nation during this hour of grief.”