Prithviraj Chavan, Congress member and former Maharashtra Chief Minister. (Photo : X/@prithvrj)
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CNBC TV1817-12-2025, 11:49

Chavan Defiant on 'Op Sindoor' Remarks; BJP Demands Action for 'Army Insult'

  • Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan refuses to apologize for claiming India was "completely defeated" on day one of "Operation Sindoor."
  • Chavan stated Indian aircraft were shot down and the Air Force was grounded during the May 7th aerial engagement.
  • He asserts his constitutional right to question the government and declined to comment on whether his remarks insulted the Army.
  • Chavan also questioned the future necessity of a large Indian Army in modern warfare, citing aerial and missile conflicts.
  • BJP leaders, including Giriraj Singh and CR Kesavan, condemned his statements as anti-national and an insult to the armed forces, demanding action.

Why It Matters: Prithviraj Chavan's defiant remarks on "Operation Sindoor" spark major political uproar, drawing BJP's ire.

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