Congress accuses government of adopting 'callous attitude' towards national security

The Congress on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of adopting a "callous attitude" towards national security and viewing it from the lens of electoral advantage and for the prime minister's "self-aggrandisement". Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that Army Chief General Manoj Pande's recent remarks at his annual press conference are a timely reminder of the "serious deterioration" of India's national security environment under the Modi government.