Chavan Defiant on 'Op Sindoor' Remarks; BJP Demands Action for 'Army Insult'
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CNBC TV18•17-12-2025, 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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