'Irresponsible, insulting': Row over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'small war' remark on Operation Sindoor

Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Mallikarjun Kharge's description of India's Operation Sindoor as a "small war" has ignited a political controversy, drawing strong criticism from the BJP and its allies. BJP leaders condemned Kharge's statement as an insult to the armed forces' courage and sacrifice.

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