US EditionOperation Sindoor Sparks Political Clash as Opposition Demands Answers
- In early May 2025, amid a brief but intense military conflict with Pakistan, India launched Operation Sindoor, during which it was officially acknowledged that Indian aircraft were lost.
- The event followed claims by Pakistan of shooting down six Indian jets, which Indian officials, including CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, called "absolutely incorrect" while acknowledging some losses occurred.
- Gen Chauhan explained in interviews that tactical errors led to losses initially, but the Indian Air Force corrected these and resumed long-range targeting with all jets operational.
- Congress leaders like Uttam Kumar Reddy and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded government transparency and a special Parliament session to address questions about losses and defense preparedness.
- The calls for clarity highlight political tension and suggest implications for India's military accountability, with the government affirming commitment to transparency during the upcoming Monsoon Session.
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Congress Demands Special Session On Op Sindoor, BJP Says 'Opportunity Soon'
With opposition parties demanding a special Parliament session in light of Operation Sindoor, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday asserted that the government has nothing to hide.
Operation Sindoor Sparks Political Clash as Opposition Demands Answers
Amid calls for a special Parliament session following Operation Sindoor, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the government's transparency. He questioned the opposition's intent as Prime Minister Modi has addressed key issues, including national defense. The Congress urges discussions on military strategy, citing defense official remarks, while espionage allegations surface.
Even Pak did it: Congress reiterates demand for Parliament session on Op Sindoor
Addressing reporters, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Centre should take a cue from Pakistan, which has convened its Parliament and held deliberations on the developments, and show similar seriousness in addressing the matter.
Operation Sindoor: Uttam demands clarity on reports of fighter jets downed
Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation minister and senior Congress leader N Uttam Kumar Reddy has called on the Central government to provide a clear explanation regarding reports that an Indian fighter jet, possibly a Rafale, was shot down during Operation Sindoor. This demand comes after Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan reportedly confirmed the incident in an interview with Bloomberg. Reddy stated, “We welcome the safe return of Ind…
Congress Appoints Additional AICC Observers for Madhya Pradesh
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday approved the appointment of 11 additional AICC Observers for Madhya Pradesh under the party's ongoing Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan. India News | Congress Appoints Additional AICC Observers for Madhya Pradesh.
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