In a fiery session of Parliament, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a blistering attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the much-publicized Operation Sindoor, accusing the ruling party of using national security as a political weapon while failing to maintain a consistent foreign and domestic policy. The debate over Operation Sindoor, a recent anti-terror operation conducted by Indian forces, turned into a political battlefield, with Owaisi taking center stage in challenging the government’s narrative
Operation Sindoor was a high-intensity, swift military operation reportedly carried out in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, aimed at eliminating infiltrating terrorists. The government proudly presented it as a success story — claiming over 100 terrorists were neutralized in a 22-minute assault. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah praised the operation as a symbol of India’s growing military strength and strategic capability.
But as the government hailed it as a victory, the Opposition demanded answers. How did the terrorists, allegedly dressed in army uniforms, manage to infiltrate so deeply into Indian territory? What lapses in intelligence or security allowed such an incursion? And why did the government use the operation to generate what critics called "media optics"?
Owaisi’s Blistering Critique
Owaisi didn’t hold back. He questioned the diplomatic inconsistency of the Modi government — asking, “On one hand, you are killing terrorists from Pakistan. On the other, you're playing cricket with them. What message are you sending?” This hard-hitting question referred to India’s continued cricket diplomacy with Pakistan, despite cross-border terrorism and rising hostilities.
He slammed the government for presenting the operation as a political spectacle, turning a serious security operation into an opportunity for chest-thumping nationalism and electoral point-scoring. According to Owaisi, true respect for the armed forces means accountability and consistency, not just praise when politically convenient.
He also called out the silence of the government on crucial issues: “Where is the accountability for the lapses? How did these militants enter Pahalgam dressed as Indian soldiers?” These questions resonated with many, including Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, who referred to the Modi government as a “buzdil sarkar” (cowardly government) for not coming clean about the security breach.
Owaisi’s takedown of the BJP on Operation Sindoor isn’t just about one military campaign — it reflects a larger concern about the politicization of the armed forces, the use of military achievements in election campaigns, and the lack of transparency in national security matters. As India prepares for the upcoming elections, such questions are likely to become louder.
Asaduddin Owaisi’s bold speech in Parliament struck a chord with many who believe in holding the government accountable without undermining the army. His criticism was not of the armed forces, but of the political machinery that seeks to capitalize on their bravery without answering uncomfortable questions. Operation Sindoor may have been a military success — but the political war around it is far from over.
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