Opposition parties have sharply criticized the government following remarks by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan regarding Operation Sindoor. In an interview in Singapore, Gen. Chauhan acknowledged that India lost fighter jets during the brief conflict with Pakistan, a detail previously undisclosed by the government .
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi administration of misleading the nation and called for a special session of Parliament to discuss the operation’s details . He also demanded an independent expert committee to review India’s defense preparedness .
The Telangana state government echoed these concerns, urging the Centre to acknowledge the reported loss of jets and provide clarity on the operation’s outcomes .
In response, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for seeking government clarification, suggesting that opposing Prime Minister Modi should not equate to opposing the nation .
The controversy underscores growing tensions over transparency in military operations and the communication of national security matters.
