New Delhi, Oct. 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday trained guns at Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam for dubbing the surgical strikes by the Indian Army as fake and said that the grand old party members should not speak the voice of Pakistan but stand united as one nation.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said that such immature statements give Islamabad more ammunition to attack New Delhi.
"It is quite childish behaviour on the part of Mr Sanjay Nirupam, who claims to be a tall leader of the Congress Party when he questions the credibility of the Indian Army by questioning the surgical strike which was conducted by the Indian Army on the launch pads of Pakistan," said Patra.
"This gives more ammunition to Pakistan to attack India. The Congress Party should not speak the voice of Pakistan, they should speak the voice and sentiments of India," he added.
Meanwhile, another BJP leader, G.V.L Narsimha Rao, echoing similar sentiments said it is strange that few opposition leaders want to believe the false agenda of Pakistan which has no credibility.
"At such time we should all stand untied like one nation. But few opposition leaders are wanting to stand by the false propaganda of the Pakistani leadership which has no credibility," said Rao.
Courting a massive controversy earlier in the day Nirupam called on the Centre to give proof of the surgical strike that took place in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) while asserting that India was by not doing so being insulted by Pakistan in the international arena.
Refreshing Green Tea Drink Recipes
Berry Smoothie(01 of06)
Open Image ModalIngredients: 1 cup of green tea (cooled)¼ cup low-fat yoghurt¼ cup mixed frozen berries (raspberries, blueberries, mulberry, blackberry)Method:Blend all ingredients in a blender till smooth. Serve in a short glass with a straw and a few chopped berries.Prep time: 5-7 minutesServes 2 (credit:Lipton)
Hot Tea Cider(02 of06)
Open Image ModalIngredients:1 cup water1 cup apple juice1 cinnamon stick2 star anise2 cloves2 tea bags (green tea)2 lemon slicesMethod:Add water, apple juice, cinnamon stick, star aniseand cloves to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Steep green tea bags in the mixture for 2 minutes. Serve warm in tea cups and garnish with lemon slices.Prep time: 5 minutesServes 2 (credit:Lipton)
Green Tea Mojito(03 of06)
Open Image ModalIngredients:½ teaspoon honey¼ cucumber (small dice)1 lemon (cut into 4 wedges)4-5 fresh mint leavescrushed ice1 cup of green tea (cooled)soda to topMethod:In a tall glass, add honey, cucumber, lemon and mint. Fill the glass half way with crushed ice and pour the cooled green tea over it. Top with chilled soda. Serve with a straw.Prep time: 5 minutesServes 1 (credit:Lipton)
Lemon And Raw Mango Granita(04 of06)
Open Image ModalIngredients:1 large or 2 medium raw mangoes2 cups of green tea (cooled)½ tsp roasted cumin powderFew drops of Tabasco sauce1 cup crushed iceMethod:Boil the raw mango in water till soft (about 10 minutes); remove skin and keep aside to cool. Once cooled, the mango is de-seeded, cut into chunks and the pit is discarded. Add all ingredients to blender and blend till smooth. Serve in a margarita glass, and garnish with a slice of raw mango on the rim.Prep time: 15 minutesServes 2 (credit:Lipton)
Fruit Tea Popsicles(05 of06)
Open Image ModalIngredients:1 cup of green tea (cooled)30 ml orange juice30 ml pineapple juice10 ml lemon juice¼ cup of chopped assorted seasonal fruits (grapes, plum, orange, mango, kiwi, strawberry)Method:Mix all ingredients, pour into popsicle moulds and freeze for a few hours. Alternatively this fruity mix can just be served in a tall glass with ice as a drink.Prep time: 10 minutes (plus freezing time)Serves 1 (credit:Lipton)
Pomegranate Marteani(06 of06)
Open Image ModalIngredients:2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate seeds10 ml lemon juice5-6 ginger juliennesIce cubes1 cup green tea (cooled)60 ml pomegranate juice1 sprig of tulsi for garnishMethod:In a cocktail shaker, muddle pomegranate seeds, lemon juice and ginger. Fill the shaker with ice, and add the green tea, pomegranate juice and honey. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with tulsi leaf.Prep time: 5 minutesServes 2