Overview

• Congress leader Nana Patole likened Operation Sindoor to 'computer games played by children,' citing President Trump’s trade threats and questioning why Pahalgam terrorists remain free.
• Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule condemned Patole’s comments as an insult to the armed forces and accused Congress of being hand in glove with Pakistan.
• Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar said Patole’s remarks were his personal opinion and reaffirmed the party’s respect for India’s military.
• Patole later issued a clarification praising the operation as proof of the army’s bravery and accused the BJP of using military achievements for political gain.
• The row has reignited debate over India’s counter-terrorism tactics and the diplomatic influence of US pressure on military actions.