Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha, defending Operation Sindoor. He stated India informed Pakistan promptly after the operation. Modi criticized Congress for questioning the military’s actions. He accused them of undermining the armed forces’ morale. Modi blamed Congress for the loss of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Amit Shah echoed similar views, citing Congress’s historical blunders.

Amidst heated debates in Lok Sabha regarding Operation Sindoor, Shashi Tharoor’s silence became a focal point. Despite leading a delegation to the US to garner support for India’s cross-border action, Tharoor was not given a chance to speak, prompting PM Modi to indirectly criticise Congress. Tharoor’s support for the government’s stance has reportedly caused friction within the Congress party.

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