Addressing a public meeting in Karnataka's Biadr, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress over former Union minister P Chidambaram's remark on Kashmir.

"Why are Congress leaders lending their voice to those who want Azadi in Kashmir. This is an insult to our brave soldiers. Congress will have to answer for the recent statement of their leaders on Kashmir. The statement was unacceptable. Yesterday's statement of a Congress leader on Kashmir clearly shows how the party feels on surgical strikes and the bravery of our army," the PM said.

"People have no expectations from the Congress party. Do you remember the lies Congress was spreading on Doklam? People of India trusted them so much but this is their conduct. Congress is disconnected with the aspirations of our country," he said.

Chidambaram, in his statement, had pitched for greater autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir.

However, the Congress on Sunday sought to distance itself from his remarks.

Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and 'will always remain so unquestionably'.