Ahead of the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, a political controversy has erupted over Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks suggesting that "homegrown terrorists" might be involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, questioning the evidence linking the attackers to Pakistan. In response, BJP Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress for allegedly speaking in a manner that could harm national interests, asserting that such statements align with Pakistani narratives and are detrimental to India. The dispute highlights heightened tensions ahead of the upcoming parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor.