A significant controversy erupted in Kerala when former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's name mistakenly appeared on a tribute list at a Bank of India staff union conference, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The union quickly rectified the error, removing Musharraf's name, but not before the BJP organized a protest march to express their outrage. Musharraf, who was instrumental in the Kargil conflict, became a focal point of contention as the BJP accused the union of insulting Indian soldiers. The AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal was scheduled to inaugurate the conference but was notably absent. Meanwhile, India's Prime Minister Modi issued a stern statement regarding Pakistan's actions in Kashmir during the Kargil commemorations, further inflaming tensions. Pakistan dismissed Modi's remarks, emphasizing India's alleged suppression of Kashmiri rights, calling the statements counterproductive to peace efforts.