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BJP Criticises AICC’s Silence Over Ongoing Case
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly urged the All India Congress Committee to break its silence on a pending legal case, calling the lack of response unacceptable.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a formal statement demanding that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) respond to a legal case that has attracted national attention. Party leaders said the silence of the opposition’s central body was creating a vacuum of accountability and urged it to address the matter without further delay.
In its statement, the BJP highlighted that the AICC had not released any comment or clarification since the case was first reported, and described this silence as “politically irresponsible.” The party’s spokesperson added that a prompt response was essential to maintain public confidence in the democratic process.
The AICC, when approached for a comment, declined to comment on the ongoing case, citing the need to respect legal procedures. Analysts noted that the BJP’s criticism could intensify the political rivalry ahead of upcoming electoral contests, as both parties vie for narrative control.
Observers expect that the AICC may issue a statement in the coming days, especially if the BJP continues to press the issue in public forums and media briefings. The development underscores the growing tension between the two major national parties over legal and ethical accountability.
In its statement, the BJP highlighted that the AICC had not released any comment or clarification since the case was first reported, and described this silence as “politically irresponsible.” The party’s spokesperson added that a prompt response was essential to maintain public confidence in the democratic process.
The AICC, when approached for a comment, declined to comment on the ongoing case, citing the need to respect legal procedures. Analysts noted that the BJP’s criticism could intensify the political rivalry ahead of upcoming electoral contests, as both parties vie for narrative control.
Observers expect that the AICC may issue a statement in the coming days, especially if the BJP continues to press the issue in public forums and media briefings. The development underscores the growing tension between the two major national parties over legal and ethical accountability.