Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup T20 tournament, invoking Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to a terror attack. This elicited criticism from Congress leader Pawan Khera, who argued it was inappropriate to equate a cricket match to a battlefield, suggesting that good leaders do not cease operations under external pressure, referencing the recent ceasefire with Pakistan. Congress has accused the Modi government of yielding to U.S. pressure regarding the ceasefire, despite the government’s stance that it was initiated at Pakistan’s request. This discourse highlights the ongoing political tension in India regarding national security and foreign policy, reflecting the intricacies of military decisions influenced by international relations.