Jaya Bachchan Questions India's 'Operation Sindoor' Post-Pahalgam Attack
Jaya Bachchan, Samajwadi Party MP, questioned the naming of India's retaliatory response to the Pahalgam attack as 'Operation Sindoor'. She highlighted the insensitivity of the name considering the widows left behind. Bachchan criticized the government's failure to protect citizens, emphasizing humility and humanity over aggression and armament.
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In a bold statement within the Rajya Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan challenged the appropriateness of naming India's retaliatory measures against the Pahalgam attack as 'Operation Sindoor'. The operation's name drew ire because women impacted by the attacks had lost their husbands, thus also symbolically their 'sindoor', a marker of marital status.
Bachchan expressed her dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the situation, questioning the overconfidence about eradicating terrorism post the abolition of Article 370. She conveyed that the trust and faith of people had been shattered, and asserted that humility and humanity were essential in leadership, rather than just military strength.
Contributing to the discussion, Bachchan cited Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien's sentiment about aggressive politics, emphasizing the need for kindness and protection for families who had entrusted their safety to the authorities. She urged the government to offer apologies to those affected.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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