US EditionOperation Sindoor and the Battle for Nationalism: BJP, Congress, and the Politics of Patriotism
- On May 7, India conducted Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike against militant bases located within Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that resulted in 26 fatalities.
- Operation Sindoor resulted from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm political will and intelligence gathered by multiple agencies coordinated via the Multi-Agency Centre under the Intelligence Bureau, created after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- After four days of conflict, India and Pakistan declared a ceasefire on May 10, with the United States reportedly playing a mediating role; however, opposition parties raised concerns about the timing and the involvement of the US.
- Between May 13 and 23, the BJP organized a Tiranga Yatra to foster national unity and emphasize the government's handling of the recent conflict, while the Congress held 'Jai Hind' rallies accusing the BJP of politicizing Operation Sindoor and calling for accountability over security failures.
- The operation and ceasefire underscored continuing tensions over terrorism and national security, with Modi cautioning that future actions depend on Pakistan's conduct, while opposition leaders raised serious questions about intelligence failures and foreign influence.
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Interview: “Why was Operation Sindoor launched? Where are those dreaded terrorists?”
For nearly three weeks after terrorists killed 26 people in Pahalgam, India’s Opposition extended its unequivocal support to the Modi government. But the May 10 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which the United States of America claimed to have brokered, upended this arrangement.Soon after the ceasefire was announced, opposition leaders began questioning the timing of the decision and the apparent role of the US in facilitating it. Aam Aadm…
Operation Sindoor and the Battle for Nationalism: BJP, Congress, and the Politics of Patriotism
As the BJP rallies around Operation Sindoor with Tiranga Yatras, the Congress counters with Jai Hind Sabhas—exposing a fierce contest over narrative, security, and sovereignty in the run-up to the Bihar elections.
Operation Sindoor Reflects PM Modi's Strong Political Will, Fire Power Of Armed Forces: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Operation Sindoor, India's counterstrike in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political will.
₹50,000 cr additional allocation for defence likely
India is expected to allocate an additional ₹50,000 crore to its defence budget following Operation Sindoor, sources say. The funds will likely be directed towards acquiring advanced arms and ammunition. This supplementary proposal, aimed at further modernising India's military preparedness, may be tabled during the Winter Session of Parliament. Earlier this year, India allocated a record ₹6.81 lakh crore for defence, marking a nearly 10% rise fr
DGP Nalin Prabhat visits border areas in Jammu, lauds police role during Operation Sindoor
Jammu, May 16: J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat visited border areas in Jammu district and appreciated the police for the timely evacuation of people from the border areas during Operation Sindoor. He was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh during his visit to R S Pura, Kharkola, Octroi Border Outposts (BoPs), Agra Chak, and Baspur Bangla Borde…
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