New Delhi, July 29 -- Azad Samaj Party President and MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Monday praised the Indian armed forces for their response to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor, saying they gave a "befitting reply to the enemy".

However, Azad questioned why India agreed to a ceasefire when Pakistan requested it and why the country retreated when it had the opportunity to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Speaking to ANI, Azad said, "I salute the armed forces who gave a befitting reply to the enemy through Operation Sindoor... If Pakistan asked for a ceasefire, why did we agree to it?... Why did we retreat when we had the opportunity to take back PoK?..."

On the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Azad said t...