Congress, TMC and the RJD took potshots on the Centre, accusing it of deceptive the nation on Operation Sindoor after CDS Anil Chauhan admitted that Indian forces misplaced some plane within the battle with Pakistan.
The opposition on Saturday launched a scathing offensive towards the Narendra Modi authorities, accusing it of deceptive the general public over the India-Pakistan battle after Chief of Defence Workers (CDS) Normal Anil Chauhan’s remarks on Indian forces shedding some plane throughout Operation Sindoor.
The Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the RJD demanded a particular session of Parliament and referred to as for an impartial evaluate of India’s defence readiness, citing issues over transparency and accountability.
What did CDS Anil Chauhan say?
The political backlash got here shortly after Gen Chauhan, throughout an interview on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, confirmed that India had misplaced fighter jets within the preliminary part of Operation Sindoor.
“What’s essential is knowing why these losses occurred, and what actions we took afterwards,” he stated, with out disclosing particular particulars.
Modi govt misled nation: Congress
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge seized on the remarks, posting on X: “In mild of the CDS’s feedback in Singapore, some severe questions have to be addressed. This will solely occur if a particular session of Parliament is convened instantly.”
“The Modi authorities has misled the nation. Because the fog of conflict lifts, we see that our Indian Air Drive pilots had been in hurt’s manner. Whereas some plane had been misplaced, happily, our pilots remained protected. In accordance with the CDS, corrective measures had been swiftly taken, and inside two days, jets had been flying once more, concentrating on from lengthy vary. We salute their bravery and resilience. Nonetheless, an intensive strategic evaluate is now important,” he added.
TMC questions delay in revealing info
The Trinamool Congress additionally criticised the federal government, questioning the delay in informing the general public. TMC’s deputy chief within the Rajya Sabha, Sagarika Ghose, shared a clip from the Bloomberg TV interview and requested, “Why did the worldwide press break this story earlier than the Indian authorities? Why weren’t these details first shared with Indian residents, Parliament and elected representatives?”
RJD calls for particular Parliament session
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) additionally echoed the demand for a particular parliamentary session. Referring to the remarks, RJD’s Manoj Jha stated the interview has raised questions relating to nationwide curiosity.
“When leaders of different nations concern delicate statements, they accomplish that with consciousness of nationwide sentiment. Ought to we not additionally convene Parliament to talk with a single voice? Political bickering and trolling on social media aren’t any substitute for real parliamentary debate and duty.”