Did BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal Criticize the Opposition for Misleading on Operation Sindoor?

New Delhi, July 30 (NationPress) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal criticized the Opposition on Wednesday for intentionally misleading the public with unfounded claims and inquiries regarding Operation Sindoor.

His comments came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's definitive statement during a speech in Parliament about Operation Sindoor, where he emphasized that no worldwide leader had urged India to stop the operation, directly challenging the Opposition’s assertions that the U.S. pressured India into a ceasefire with Pakistan. PM Modi clarified that it was Pakistan that sought a ceasefire, unable to bear further retaliatory actions.

During a conversation with the U.S. Vice President on May 9, Modi made it clear that if Pakistan were to initiate an attack, India would respond with a major offensive.

Khandelwal remarked to IANS, "The Opposition is forced to raise irrelevant issues because they simply lack substance. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and finally, the Prime Minister himself have addressed all queries about Operation Sindoor. The PM categorically stated that India acted on its own accord, without any external influence."

"Even after such clarity, Congress persists with its aimless questioning. Their mentality reflects desperation. When all questions have been addressed, what room is left for further doubt?" he added.

Khandelwal also responded to an article in Shiv Sena(UBT)'s publication 'Saamana', which claimed that significant wars in India were fought under names like 'Operation Vijay', 'Operation Parakram', 'Operation Polo', and 'Operation Blue Star', while emotional narratives like 'Operation Mahadev', 'Operation Sindoor', and 'Operation Ganga-Yamuna' have emerged under PM Modi's leadership, diminishing the significance of the Indian Army's capabilities.

"If they take pride in this, they should compare 60 years of Congress governance with 11 years under PM Narendra Modi. The difference will be evident," Khandelwal remarked to IANS.

He also reacted to Congress MP Praniti Shinde, who accused the government of transforming national security into a pre-election spectacle during the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.

"Operation Sindoor was merely a ‘tamasha’ staged for media optics. The government has not revealed what was actually accomplished -- how many terrorists were captured, what losses we incurred, and who bears responsibility," she questioned during the debate.

In response, Khandelwal stated, "Individuals like Praniti Shinde are echoing the sentiments of Pakistan. The real concern is whether there is any link between such statements and foreign agendas. If that is the case, it poses a serious threat to national security."

The BJP leader also commented on Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule, who praised PM Modi’s inclusive approach in dispatching delegations of Opposition leaders to friendly nations for briefings following Operation Sindoor.

"Supriya Sule has spoken with grace and balance. When the Prime Minister convened a special meeting with all Opposition leaders and they responded positively, the nation witnessed a rare moment of unity. The truth stands unaltered and cannot be defeated. She acknowledged that," Khandelwal mentioned.

Khandelwal further commented on the INDIA bloc’s ongoing protests regarding the Election Commission’s revision of the voter roll in Bihar. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and other senior Opposition figures have been protesting in the Parliament complex for seven consecutive days, demanding a rollback.

"Protesting has become a habitual routine for Congress and its allies. The Election Commission has acted entirely within its rights. Even the Supreme Court has upheld this. So, where’s the issue now? Should the names of deceased individuals, duplicate voters, or those without verified domicile remain on the voter list? Would any responsible citizen agree with that? The Opposition should consider these basic facts before launching such protests," he stated.