Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologize for his remarks regarding Operation Sindoor, claiming that India faced a “complete defeat” on its first day due to the downing of military aircraft by Pakistani forces. His statements have provoked strong backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accuses the Congress of undermining the armed forces and echoing Pakistan’s narrative. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and Union Minister Giriraj Singh emphasized that such comments reflect an anti-army mentality within the Congress party. In response to the controversy, some Congress members distanced themselves from Chavan’s remarks, reaffirming their support for the Indian military and national security. This incident underscores ongoing political tensions regarding national defense narratives in India.