Political Controversy Erupts Over Prithviraj Chavan's Comments on Operation Sindoor
Political Fallout from Chavan's Remarks
A significant political uproar has emerged following statements made by Prithviraj Chavan, a senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, regarding Operation Sindoor. This operation was India's military response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals. Despite the backlash, Chavan has refused to apologize for his controversial remarks, asserting that he has done nothing wrong.
Chavan's Stance on His Statements
During a press conference, Chavan stood firm on his claims about India's defeat on the first day of Operation Sindoor, stating, "I have said nothing wrong, and there is no question of apologizing. The Constitution grants me the right to ask questions."
Call for Investigation
In the wake of the controversy, Chavan has called for a thorough investigation into the events of April 22 in Pahalgam and has demanded the release of information related to Operation Sindoor. He contended that his statements were misrepresented to divert public attention from the Nuclear Privatization Bill and the SHANTI Bill, which were introduced in the Lok Sabha.
BJP's Response
In response, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized Chavan, emphasizing that no one has the right to demean the valor of the armed forces. He remarked, "Those who do so cannot possibly think of the nation's interests... Insulting the armed forces has become a habit for the Congress party."
Congress's Defense
The Congress party quickly countered the BJP's claims, with Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari praising the Indian Army as a "force that conquers the world," while also targeting the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that such achievements were realized under Indira Gandhi's leadership.
Details of Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor was India's military response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. During this operation, nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were destroyed. Following this, a counterattack was launched, which failed to breach India's missile defense systems. Pakistan attempted to target Indian military bases and civilian areas with numerous armed drones and missiles, but most were intercepted or rendered ineffective, causing minimal damage.
Military Losses and Strategic Impact
In October, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh reported that Pakistan lost at least four fighter jets, including U.S.-made F-16s and Chinese J-17s. He further noted that India executed precise strikes that incapacitated critical military infrastructure, including radar systems, command and control centers, and runways.
Public Reactions
#WATCH | Delhi | On Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan’s statement, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "No one has the right to insult the valour of the Armed Forces. Those who do so can never think of the nation’s interest....It has become Congress’s habit to insult the Armed… pic.twitter.com/vNlLJS02u8
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#WATCH | Pune | On his statement claiming India was defeated on day one of Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan says, "Why will I apologise? It is out of the question. The Constitution gives me the right to ask questions..." pic.twitter.com/Idnp7nL63M
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