The Congress today distanced itself from the questions party spokesperson Manish Tewari raised in respect of the appointment of Chief of Defence Staff on Tuesday and said the Congress never opposes anything done to boost national security.

“I will not comment on the personal remarks made by any leader. All I want to say is that the appointment of CDS is a decision of the government and we hope the CDS will discharge his duty to the nation. The Congress does not oppose any government decision taken to strengthen national security,”.

Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev said today when asked whether the Congress agrees with what Manish Tewari said yesterday.Dev, however, said: “General Bipin Rawat is a newly appointed CDS. I think actions speak louder than words.