New Delhi: Former Congress Rajya Sabha member Rashid Alvi on Wednesday came down heavily on ex-Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, accusing him of strengthening the BJP by making statements that target the previous UPA-led government.

The criticism follows Chidambaram’s recent remarks about the decision-making process within the government in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

During a recent interview, he disclosed that he had favoured a retaliatory strike against Pakistan at the time but was asked to rely on diplomatic channels instead. Chidambaram revealed how international pressure, particularly from the United States, played a major role in shaping India’s restrained response to the deadly attacks.

Reacting sharply, Alvi said, “Chidambaram is saying that the governme

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