Rahul Gandhi Questions EAM Jaishankar’s Statement On Sindoor Operation Timing

A political row has erupted over External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s remarks regarding Operation Sindoor. Rahul Gandhi has accused the minister of revealing that India had informed Pakistan in advance about the operation, claiming this weakened India's strategic position. However, the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that Jaishankar’s statement was misinterpreted. According to MEA, the message to Pakistan—indicating that only terrorist camps, not military targets, were struck—was delivered after the operation had commenced and the strikes had already taken place. This was a tactical move to avoid escalation and clarify India’s intent. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of echoing Pakistan's narrative and questioning the Indian Army’s valor. He said the Congress leader was politicizing a successful counter-terror operation that dismantled terror camps from Bahawalpur to Munirke. The controversy has reignited debate over national security and political responsibility, with the BJP firmly defending the government's post-operation communications strategy and criticizing the Congress for allegedly misrepresenting facts for political mileage.