Chennai, May 15 -- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Thursday strongly criticised the Congress party, accusing it of selective patriotism and undermining India's global standing by questioning the Centre's actions against Pakistan.

Speaking to ANI, Sathyan said, "Congress, which doesn't have the spine to make a statement against Turkey, is now talking about the actions of the Defence Minister and about the actions of the Prime Minister."

He also pointed to international appreciation, including remarks from the Pentagon, for India's measured military response. He referred to India's recent retaliatory strikes on Pakistan following ceasefire violations and terror activity, highlightin...