Aizawl, March 2 -- Drawing a sharp contrast between the BJP and the Congress over their respective positions on Israel, Mizoram state BJP vice president Vanupa Zathang today claimed that the saffron party has consistently stood by Israel, while accusing the Congress of siding with its adversaries.
Addressing party workers at Atal Bhavan in Aizawl, the former IPS officer said the BJP prays for Israel, whereas the Congress "prays for Hamas". He made the remarks in the context of the ongoing tensions in West Asia, asserting that the people of Mizoram, guided by their Christian faith, traditionally stand in solidarity with Israel during times of conflict.
Zathang said the majority of Mizos support Israel and pray for the nation and its people...