Mallikarjun Kharge Condemns Pakistan’s “Barbaric” Airstrike on Kabul Hospital, Expresses Solidarity with Afghanistan

NEW DELHI, March 17, 2026 — Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has issued a powerful condemnation following a devastating Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kabul that reportedly claimed the lives of nearly 400 civilians.

Expressing deep distress on behalf of his party, Kharge described the incident as a “horrific loss of civilian lives” and a blatant act against humanity. He emphasized that such “barbarism” must be rejected by the global community in the strongest possible terms, highlighting the unconscionable nature of targeting a medical facility.

In a heartfelt message of solidarity, the Congress President extended his deepest condolences to the Afghan people and the bereaved families who lost loved ones in the attack.

Reaffirming the longstanding bonds of friendship and goodwill between India and Afghanistan, Kharge stated that India stands in full sympathy with its neighbors during this tragic period.

He concluded his statement with a call for peace, healing, and stability for the Afghan nation, reinforcing the urgent need for international accountability in the face of such extreme violence.