India, Oct. 16 -- A controversial remark by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader about extending support to Pakistan in the event of war with the United States has triggered a storm in the political circles, with the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launching sharp attacks on the BJP, questioning its nationalism.

While the Congress accused the BJP of expressing support for the country it blames for attacks on Indian citizens, AAP sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response.

In the purported video, which has now gone viral on X and been shared by AAP and Congress handles, BJP Rajasthan president Madan Rathore can be heard saying, "If there is a war between America and Pakistan, I will stand with Pakistan, because it is our neig...