Wing Commander Bakshi Slams 'Live Mission' Idea, Cites US Actions & Military Secrecy

• Wing Commander Praful Bakshi (Retired) criticized Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa's 'Operation Sindoor' live mission statement.
• Bakshi argued India shouldn't emulate America's actions, citing US use of nuclear bombs and attacks on Afghanistan/Iraq.
• He stressed military operations are not for public display or political gain, unlike America's actions for Osama bin Laden.
• Bakshi emphasized the military's role is national protection, not public spectacle for votes, and its SOP is paramount.
• Randhawa had suggested India should have a live mission like the US, believing citizens have a right to know terrorist kill counts.

Why It Matters: Retired Wing Commander Bakshi rejects 'live mission' idea, emphasizing military secrecy over political spectacle.