Prithviraj Chavan Defiant: 'Why Apologise?' on 'Operation Sindoor' Claims

• Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan refused to apologise for his controversial 'Operation Sindoor' remarks.
• Chavan claimed India was defeated on day one of 'Operation Sindoor' and the Air Force was completely grounded.
• He questioned the need for a 12-lakh strong army, stating future wars would be aerial and missile-based.
• BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Chavan, calling his statements 'shocking' and 'insulting to the army'.
• 'Operation Sindoor' was launched by India on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure after the Pahalgam attack.

Why It Matters: Prithviraj Chavan stands firm on his controversial 'Operation Sindoor' remarks, sparking political backlash.