Operation Sindoor: A Spectacle or Strategy?

Congress member Praniti Shinde criticized Operation Sindoor during a Lok Sabha debate, drawing parallels with Rome's Colosseum, as a distraction from pressing issues. She accused the government of politicizing national security for electoral gain and highlighted India's declining diplomatic stance due to ineffective foreign policies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 29-07-2025 00:32 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 00:32 IST
Operation Sindoor: A Spectacle or Strategy?
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In a heated Lok Sabha debate, Congress member Praniti Shinde lambasted Operation Sindoor, equating it to Rome's infamous Colosseum as a national spectacle rather than a security strategy. Shinde questioned the operation's achievements, accusing the government of using it to distract voters ahead of elections.

Shinde expressed concerns over accountability, criticizing the government for evading responsibility and likening the situation to historic distractions used to placate the masses. She denounced the government's response to terror threats as scripted, questioning its efficacy in handling national security matters.

The Congress leader highlighted dissatisfaction with India's foreign policies, suggesting the government's decisions have eroded India's regional influence. Shinde emphasized the emotional toll on soldiers learning about diplomatic moves from foreign sources and criticized foreign policy as merely photo opportunities with the diaspora.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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