Congress Leader Refuses to Apologize for Operation Sindoor Comments, Sparks Political Row with BJP

Dec 17, 2025 01:45 pm CST

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has sparked a major political controversy by refusing to apologize for his claim that India was "defeated on Day 1" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The BJP has strongly condemned his remarks, accusing Congress of insulting the Indian Armed Forces, while the Congress party attempts to distance itself from the controversy. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions regarding national security matters and military operations between India and Pakistan.