Is the UBT Faction Spreading Misinformation About the Army? Shiv Sena Demands Investigation

Thane, May 12 (NationPress) Shiv Sena MP, Naresh Mhaske, on Monday called upon the Central Government to conduct an investigation and file sedition charges against Sena (UBT) MPs, Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant, for allegedly disseminating misinformation regarding the Indian Army and raising doubts about the recently executed 'Operation Sindoor'.

During the press conference, Mhaske vehemently criticized the two MPs, stating, "The tone of Pakistan is echoing from the words of Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant. By questioning our armed forces' actions, they are behaving like representatives of the Pakistani Army."

He accused both MPs of fostering an atmosphere of suspicion surrounding the Indian Army’s operations over the last two days.

"Who was Arvind Sawant referring to with the statement ‘Gire toh bhi tang upar’? Our Air Force pilots are on high alert, waiting for orders. Such comments undermine their bravery and preparedness," Mhaske remarked.

Highlighting the non-partisan and national essence of the armed forces, Mhaske asserted, "The Indian Army belongs to the nation — it is not affiliated with any political party — and deserves the unwavering trust of every citizen. If you continue to question them and propagate doubt, even with photo and video evidence, it is not just an insult but amounts to treason."

Mhaske drew historical parallels, recalling that during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, even amid false claims of victory by Pakistani media, leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Balasaheb Thackeray supported Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

"Today's Opposition must exhibit similar unity and confidence in our armed forces. Will you trust the Pakistani Army, US President Donald Trump, or your own Indian Army?" he posed.

Further criticizing Raut, Mhaske stated, "Raut seems to aspire to be the spokesperson for the Pakistani Army or an editor at a Pakistani newspaper."

He also questioned why Raut did not reference Indira Gandhi's legacy during the 2006 Mumbai train bombings or the 2008 terror attacks. "At that time, Dr. Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi was in charge. Why didn’t Raut call for surgical strikes then?" Mhaske queried.

He insisted that the remarks made by Raut and Sawant should undergo a thorough investigation and that stringent legal measures be taken against them for attempting to undermine the credibility of the Indian Army.

Mhaske accused the MPs of treating the valor of the Indian Army as trivial as local political issues. "If you advocate the language of Pakistan, perhaps you should run for elections in Rawalpindi or Lahore," he jested.