New Delhi, Apr 29 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday directed all its party leaders and functionaries to strictly adhere to CWC resolution adopted on the Pahalgam attack and warned that any deviation from the official line will "attract strict disciplinary action without exception".

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal in a letter said that the "Congress party is deeply anguished by the reprehensible terrorist attack in Pahalgam and stands in unwavering solidarity with the nation during this hour of grief.

"At this critical juncture, when our collective resolve is being tested, the Indian National Congress must exemplify unity, maturity and responsibility -virtues that have defined our conduct through decades of national service, in government and in opposition alike," said the letter.

He said the unanimous resolution that was passed by the CWC, chaired by party president Mallikarjun Kharge on April 24 "must serve as the sole basis for all public expressions of the party's stance on the matter".

"It is therefore, hereby directed that all comments, statements, and representations - whether by party leaders, spokespersons, media panelists or official handles of the Congress social media department must strictly adhere to the CWC resolution. Any deviation, misrepresentation, or off-the-cuff remark that diverges from the official line shall be deemed a serious breach of party discipline," it read.

The party also instructed all functionaries to "exercise utmost discipline, and consistency in public communication".

Venugopal said, "Those authorised to speak on behalf of the party must confine themselves to the CWC's stated position in the resolution passed on April, 24. Any contravention of this directive will invite strict disciplinary action without exception". UNI RBE SSP