Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Kalyan, Shrikant Shinde, has criticised the Congress over its “hypocrisy and insensitivity” regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. The Shiv Sena leader said that instead of politicising the tragedy, the Congress must first clarify its internal stance on the controversial and divisive statements made by senior party members.

"Before demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the party should first convene a meeting of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and take action against its own leaders who have insulted the victims," said Shinde, who is also the Shiv Sena's Parliamentary Party leader.