Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Assam CM: Congress's Pakistan Nuclear Blunder
The Assam Chief Minister criticized the Congress party, claiming they made a mistake by not stopping Pakistan from developing nuclear weapons in the 1980s.
He said India had the chance to take action, but leaders hesitated due to concerns about international reaction.
He argues that this decision has led to ongoing strategic challenges, including nuclear blackmail.
He also mentioned that the CPI(M) had pledged to roll back India’s nuclear deterrent.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged Congress committed a 'historic blunder' by allowing Pakistan to become a nuclear state.
Sarma claimed India had the capability to eliminate the threat of Pakistan's nuclear program in the 1980s but did not act.
He stated that Indira Gandhi hesitated due to fear of international fallout.
Sarma further alleged that Rajiv Gandhi prioritized diplomacy and signed a no-strike nuclear agreement with Pakistan.
Sarma claimed Pakistan uses nuclear blackmail and that the key INDIA bloc ally CPI(M) promised to roll back India’s nuclear deterrent.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress committed a 'historic blunder' by allowing Pakistan to become a nuclear state.
- When
- The incident being criticized happened in the 1980s.
- Where
- Guwahati
- Why
- Sarma claimed that the lack of action from Congress has led to ongoing strategic challenges for India.
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance
No opposing side present
India's Nuclear Deterrent
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance
India had the capability to neutralize Pakistan's nuclear program but did not act due to the Congress's inaction.
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This article does not include any other viewpoints.
- Politician
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Political Party Alleged
- Congress
- Alleged Blunder
- Letting Pakistan become nuclear state
- No Strike Agreement
- Signed by Rajiv Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto in 1988
- Nuclear Test by Pakistan
- 1998