Tensions are rising in India’s political landscape after Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan acknowledged, in an interview from Singapore, that the Indian military faced a minor initial setback during its recent clash with Pakistan. While emphasizing that the overall damage to India was minimal and that Pakistan suffered significantly greater losses, his remarks have sparked fierce political reactions back home.The Congress party quickly seized the opportunity, raising several pointed questions directed at the Modi government. Party leaders demanded transparency, asking under what conditions a ceasefire was agreed upon and who pressured India into that decision. They also questioned whether justice was done to the widows of soldiers, particularly those from regions like Pahalgam, suggesting emotional and national accountability.Congress has called for a special session of Parliament to address these issues, accusing the government of misleading the public and suppressing critical information. Meanwhile, the BJP maintains that national security should not be politicized and reiterated that such disclosures have historical precedence of confidentiality, pointing to a note from the 1965 war.As the debate intensifies, the country watches closely, with defense and patriotism becoming central themes in a heated political season.
